The Kaoshikii or Kaos'ikii dance is a dance invented on September 6, 1978 by the Indian philosopher and social reformer Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar aka Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (1921–1990).
Sarkar claims the kaos'ikii dance is a psycho-physical exercise which would benefit the mind by developing mental stamina and strength. Some hints to this dance are also contained in the speech "The Cosmic Father Has a Special Responsibility" given in Madras (India) on December 4, 1978 and later published in "Ánanda Vacanámrtam Part 6, Chapter 5"The Ánanda Vacanámrtam ("Blissful Discourses") series assembles all the known General Darshan discourses given by P. R. Sarkar aka Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrti. and "Discourses on Tantra Volume Two, Chapter 23".This book, a compilation of discourses of the author, is the second of two volumes and discloses much about the actual practice of Tantra.
Etymology
“The name Kaoshikii comes from the Sanskrit word kosha, meaning “layer of mind”. Kaoshikii develops the subtler layers of mind, cultivating the feeling of mysticism – the endeavour to establish a link between the finite and the infinite – in one’s consciousness. It instils self-confidence and encourages self-expression."
See also Ananda Marga Ananda Marga College Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
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Kaoshikii: meanings and benefits Kaoshikii - Ananda Marga: Meditation, Yoga and Social Service Health and Kaosikii dance (Bengali) Kaosikii nrtya Kaoshikii – The Dance of the Divine