Lying posture: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Lying posture means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)Lying postures (in Indian Dramas) are denoted by the Sanskrit term śayyāsthāna, 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 āṅgikābhinaya includes the histrionic representation of the limbs which is simply known as physical gestures. Some particular postures are recommended in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa as śayyāsthāna, which are adopted by the actors at time of lying down in a Drama.
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 Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: A Buddhist Library: In This Very LifeLying postures should be avoided by beginning Yogis. The lying posture is problematic because it brings on drowsiness. In it there is not much effort being made to maintain the posture, and there is too much comfort.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Posture, Lying.
Full-text: Katarkitanton, Nesajjika, Lying, Dhutayga.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Lying posture; (plurals include: Lying postures). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - The Asura King (Rāhu) < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]
The Story of Elders who fulfilled Pātimokkhasaṃvara-sīla < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
The Story of Bhikkhu-elder Mahāsīva < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 9.2.3 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Pantai nalale)]
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Noting Objects < [Chapter 8 - Daily Activities]
Practical Vipassana Meditation Exercises (by Mahasi Sayadaw)
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 5.1 - The sixteen Mahādānas < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]