Padasvastika, Pada-svastika: 1 definition
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Padasvastika means something in 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Google Books: The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their MeaningThe Padasvastika-asana is an Asana (position of body). The weight is supported on one leg, while the other leg is crossed in front of it, lightly supported by the toes. It is a position which represents benevolent tranquility and relaxation and which is particularly common for Krishna when he is playing the flute.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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