Laziness: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Natyashastra
In Jainism
1. General definition
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Introduction:

Laziness means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)

1) Laziness is denoted by the Sanskrit term Ālasa and is associated with Mandālasa: one of the nine kinds of śayyāsthāna or “lying down postures” (in Indian Dramas), as conveyed through Āṅgikābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra and the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The word mandālasa is the amalgamation of two words viz., manda i.e., slow and ālasa i.e., lazyness. To show worry, sadness and separation as well as excitement, the actor should stretch one leg and sit on other and this position is called mandālasa posture.

2) Laziness (expression) is also associated with Nata: one of the nine kinds of śayyāsthāna or “lying down postures”.—The nata posture is used to show laziness, tiredness and physical exertion by loosing hands and strengthening the thighs.

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

Laziness refers to one of the “thirteen difficulties”, according to the “Teraha kāṭhīyā-svādhyāya” by Jinaharṣa (dealing with the Ethics section of Jain Canonical literature), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The exposition of the ‘thirteen difficulties’ [e.g., laziness (ālasa)] against which one should fight as they are hindrances to proper religious practice is a widespread topic in Jain literature in Gujarati.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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Search found 124 books and stories containing Laziness; (plurals include: Lazinesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Bodhisattva quality 7: being without laziness < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]

Part 3 - Progress in exertion < [Chapter XXVI - Exertion]

Section B.3 - Removing laziness-torpor < [Part 2 - Means of acquiring meditation]

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5.2. Mental Power of Effort or Energy (Vīriyabala or Vīrya) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]

5. The Five Mental Powers (Pañcabalāni or Bala)—Introduction < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]

4.2.2. Faculty of Effort (Vīriyindriya or Vīrya) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]

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Part 10b.4) The six perfections: Exertion < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]

Part 2a.3 - Establishing it by abandoning the five obscurations < [B. The teaching of the three factors of immovable samadhis]

Part 1 - How those who wish to cross over from cyclic existence should think of impermanence < [D. The final summary]

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