Images (photo gallery)

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: The Jaina Iconography

Ardhaparyaṅkāsana (अर्धपर्यङ्कासन) or simply Ardhaparyaṅka refers to one of the various āsanas (postures) commonly depcited in Jain iconography.—While the Paryaṅkāsana is sitting on the hams, the Ardhaparyaṅkāsana is half sitting on hams. In the latter posture, one leg hangs angularly, the other remains folded. The same Āsana is also called Paryaṅkāsana-māna which has been defined as the position in which the Yogī lessens the weight of his body by one-third. This posture is not common to the images of the Jinas. We get, however, instances of this in the case of the Yakṣas and Yakṣiṇīs. The figures of Cakreśvarī from Gandhawal in Gwalior State and Nirvāṇī Yakṣiṇī explored by me are represented in this posture.

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Ardhaparyanka, Asana.

Full-text: Ardhaparyanka.

Relevant text

Search found 3 books and stories containing Ardhaparyankasana, Ardhaparyaṅkāsana, Ardhaparyanka-asana, Ardhaparyaṅka-āsana; (plurals include: Ardhaparyankasanas, Ardhaparyaṅkāsanas, asanas, āsanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)

Jaina Antiquities in Pratapanagari (Cuttack) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]

Jaina Antiquites at Chandi Devi Temple, Baruadi < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]

Jaina Antiquities in Prachi Valley (Cuttack) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]

+ 1 more chapters / show preview

Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)

Matakabhatta Jātaka < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]

Mandhāta Jātaka < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]

Ahiguṇḍika Jātaka < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]

+ 3 more chapters / show preview

Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)

Jain Tutelary Couple or Parents of the Tīrthaṅkaras < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]

show preview