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Yoga Nidra in the Devī Bhāgavatam

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Yoga Nidra in the Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam: The Goddess in her sleep aspect — the cosmic slumber that holds Vishnu during the dissolution of the universe. Brahma wakes Vishnu by hymning her, asking her to withdraw.

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The Goddess in her sleep aspect — the cosmic slumber that holds Vishnu during the dissolution of the universe. Brahma wakes Vishnu by hymning her, asking her to withdraw.

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Chapters mentioning Yoga Nidra

  1. Book 1, Chapter 9: On the killing of Madhu Kai t abha

    …an ever be fructified unless She is thoroughly pleased. Thus thinking, Bhagavân Vishnu saw the beautiful Devî Yoga Nidra S’iva, shining in the air. Then the supreme Yogi, Bhagavân Vishnu, of immeasurable spirit began to praise with folded palms that great Bhuvanes'varî…

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