anga

[ uhng-guh ]

/ ˈʌŋ gə /

noun

any of the eight practices of Yoga, including the abstentions, mandatory actions, posture, breath control, control of the senses, concentration, meditation, and contemplation.

Nearby words

anf, anfinsen, anfractuosity, anfractuous, ang, anga, angakok, angara, angarsk, angary, angashore

Compare antaranga.

Origin of anga

From the Sanskrit word aṅga (plural)

Examples from the Web for anga

Bhagalpur formed a part of the ancient Sanskrit kingdom of Anga.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6|Various
Hul-hul Anga came in and made me much disturbance; I got rid of her at last by flinging myself down as if drunk.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
I have now come here with an army to assist the King of Anga, and have thus obtained the great happiness of seeing you again.
Hindoo Tales|Translated by P. W. Jacob
Now there was a woman of Anga who was named Radha, and she had peerless beauty.
Indian Myth and Legend|Donald Alexander Mackenzie

Tradition says that Karna, King of Anga, owned it three thousand years ago.
Threads of Grey and Gold|Myrtle Reed