RNANUBANDHANA

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The Sanskrit term you've provided is usually spelled Ṛṇānubandha (or Rinanubandha / Runanubandha).

It is a compound word with a deep philosophical meaning in Hinduism, particularly concerning karma and relationships:

• Ṛṇa (ऋण): Means "debt" or "obligation."

• Anubandha (अनुबन्ध): Means "binding," "connection," "consequence," or "bondage."

Meaning and Concept of Ṛṇānubandha

1. Karmic Debt and Connection:

   • The most common spiritual meaning is the bondage or connection resulting from a debt contracted in a previous life.

   • It refers to the karmic ties or obligations we have with other souls (family, friends, foes, etc.) that cause us to meet them in the present life.

2. Relationships:

   • Relationships (especially those that are close, intense, or significant) are often seen as manifestations of Ṛṇānubandha—they are necessary to settle a debt (either giving or receiving) from past interactions.

   • Once the debt or obligation is fulfilled, the relationship is understood to naturally fade or end.

3. Physical Memory (as explained by some modern spiritual teachers like Sadhguru):

   • In a more specific yogic context, it can refer to the physical memory the body carries.

   • This is the subtle, non-genetic memory that the body picks up through physical contact, intimacy, or even just being in a certain space, and which can be a source of discomfort or confusion until cleansed.

In essence, Ṛṇānubandha is the concept that the people we encounter and the relationships we form are not random accidents but are pre-determined connections necessary to balance the accounts of our past actions (karma).