In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Ādhārasaṃsthitā (आधारसंस्थिता) refers to “being awake at the base (of the spine)”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for half a Ghaṭikā (i.e., one hundred and eighty breaths), the highest power [called] Kuṇḍalinī is awake at the base (ādhārasaṃsthitā) [of the spine] as a result of stopping the mind and breath. By means of an absorption for the period of a Kalā (i.e., three hundred and sixty breaths), the power, [Kuṇḍalinī,] certainly moves about. With the stopping of the breath (vātarodha), it goes upwards through the back channel [called Suṣumnā]. [...]”.

context information

Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ādhārasaṃsthita (आधारसंस्थित) refers to “residing in the foundation (of oneself)”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Free of objectivity and residing in his own foundation (svakīya-ādhārasaṃsthita), (he contemplated himself) in order to fashion the wheel called (the Wheel of) Bliss. Thus, O fair lady, as he contemplated himself, billions of aeons passed for (the god who) abides in the aloof reality (of transcendence). Then, the benefactor of the universe, for the benefit of (his) attendants conceived the thought which is supreme Nirvāṇa, namely: ‘Who is our attendant?’. [...]”.

context information

Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Samsthita, Adhara.

Ends with: Svakiyadharasamsthita.

Full-text: Adhara.

Relevant text

No search results for Adharasamsthita, Ādhārasaṃsthita, Adhara-samsthita, Ādhāra-saṃsthita, Ādhārasaṃsthitā, Ādhāra-saṃsthitā; (plurals include: Adharasamsthitas, Ādhārasaṃsthitas, samsthitas, saṃsthitas, Ādhārasaṃsthitās, saṃsthitās) in any book or story.