Significance of Standing

The concept of standing is multifaceted across various traditions. In Vaishnavism, standing represents stability, valor, and divine presence, particularly in the acts of Ramacandra and Krishna. It signifies readiness and respect during interactions, highlighting engagement and camaraderie. In Dharmashastra, it indicates a specific posture for students addressing teachers. In Theravada, it is an action typically avoided unless health dictates otherwise. Additionally, science views standing as a supported position critical for movement, with research on its functional implications in kinesiology.1
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Synonyms: Position, Posture, State, Situation, Viewpoint, Upright, Vertical, Stationary

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Standing'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Standing" is interpreted as a physical posture that typically should be avoided unless required for health reasons, emphasizing mindfulness and the importance of body awareness in spiritual practice.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

(1) This describes a physical action that should not be performed, unless one is sick.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Hindu concept of 'Standing'

Hinduism Books

"Standing in Hinduism embodies determination, reverence, stability, and readiness, highlighting the posture of figures like Lord Krishna and Ramacandra, while also reflecting the relationship between teacher and pupil during learning."

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

(1) Signifies stability and presence, suggesting the readiness and valor of Ramacandra.[2] (2) Describes the state of Lord Krishna as he engaged in the acts of respect and camaraderie.[3] (3) The posture of Krishna's associates as they remain stationary, highlighting their presence at the doorway.[4]

(1) Being in an upright position, indicating the speaker's determination or reverence while addressing Bharata.[5]

(1) The text mentions the Lord's posture of standing, which is another representation of the divine and the actions of the Lord.[6]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

(1) A posture adopted by the pupil when the teacher is seated and providing directions, and it is a specific action to be undertaken in response to the teacher's actions in the text.[7]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

The concept of Standing in scientific sources

Science Books

Standing refers to the posture adopted by a patient, emphasizing the active use of toes during strides. It is a position supported by the feet, where kinesiology taping's effects on standing function vary.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

(1) This is the posture the patient is instructed to adopt, using their toes at each stride, and not letting them bend up passively.[8] (2) Standing is a position where the body is supported by the feet, and kinesiology taping showed varying results regarding its impact on standing function.[9]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.