Maharajalilasana, Mahārājalīlāsana, Maharajalila-asana: 1 definition

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Maharajalilasana 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.

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Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)

Mahārājalīlāsana (महाराजलीलासन) or Rājalīlāsana refers to a type of Āsana (sitting poses), according to Ganapati Sthapati in his text Ciṟpa Cennūl, as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—In the [Mahārājalīlāsana] posture, with the right leg held vertically and the left folded flat, if the right elbow is placed on the right knee with the hand gracefully bent down or held close to the chest, and the left hand supported on the ground, with the body arched in a relaxed manner, it is called mahārājalīlā-āsana. Buddha and Siṃhanātha images are usually fashioned in this posture.

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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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