yogin
- a variation of yogi.
Example Sentences
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Now, in order to reduce the "afflictions" which hinder meditation and to attain meditation, the yogin must first direct his attention to practical concentration, and "exercise" and "dispassion" are of especial use in its attainment.
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
As the yogin acquires strength in one stage of samâdhi, he passes on to a still higher stage and so on.
From A History of Indian Philosophy, Volume 1 by Dasgupta, Surendranath
That yogin, however, who has crossed Darkness or ignorance, becomes possessed of transcending effulgence.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
No," was Godfrey's unexpected answer; "the real yogin are no doubt sincere; but a real yogi wouldn't waste his time on a soft-brained old man, and fire sky-rockets off at midnight to impress him.
From The Gloved Hand by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
Also, it was said, that Cadman Sahib had the coldest-blooded courage a man ever took into the jungle, almost like a bhakti yogin who had altogether conquered fear.
From Son of Power by Comfort, Will Levington
