Mulasthana, Mula-sthana, Mūlasthāna: 13 definitions
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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (vastu)Mūlasthāna (मूलस्थान) or Garbhagṛha sanctum-sanctorum of the Hindu Temple.—Each temple has a garbhagṛha or mūlasthāna (sanctum-sanctorum) and many subsidiary sanctums. The temples here selected for the study of the mūla beras are temples specially dedicated to Śiva, Viṣṇu, Subrahmaṇya, and Pārvatī. In these garbhagṛhas, there are icons of gods and goddesses, namely, Śiva and His manifestations like Naṭarāja; Pārvatī and the Śakti avatāras; Viṣṇu and His other forms and incarnations; Brahmā, Lakṣmī, Sarasvatī, Subrahmaṇya, Valli, Deivāṇai (also known as Deviyāni or Devasena), and Gaṇapati.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान) refers to the “main sanctuary” (as opposed to the Bālasthāna—“temple-in-miniature”), as discussed in chapter 16 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.— Description of the chapter [pratiṣṭhā-lakṣaṇa]: The bālasthāna (temple-in-miniature) is prepared and decorated, sanctified and after attendant Brahmins are recognized and rewarded, the icon is brought to the bālasthāna and installed there with the mūrtimantra. [...] The second pratiṣṭhā-sanctification takes place after the Lord’s icon is transferred from the bālasthāna to the mūlasthāna-sanctuary (1196-1272). The rewards to one who supports this type of pratiṣṭhā-rite are briefly mentioned (127b-128).
Source: Sreenivasarao’s Blog: Temple WorshipMulasthana refers to the “main sanctum”.—Utsavas are an important and an integral part of temple worship. The most significant aspect of the temple worship is its collective character. [...] Another aspect of these utsavas is that the utsavas and the daily worship that goes on in the sanctum are mutually independent. The daily worship to the main idol goes on serenely, unaffected despite all the excitement and feverish activities that go around the temple. The mulasthana, dhruvabera that is the main idol in the sanctum is not associated with the utsavas. It is the moveable idol, the calabera also called utsavabera (usually made of metal) that is pressed into the Utsava rituals, processions and other celebrations.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMūla-sthāna.—cf. Tamil mūla-ttānam (SII 3; SITI; CITD), a place; the origin, base or foundation; the supreme spirit; the central shrine in a temple (SII 13); the place where the main image stands. (EI 18), an important seat of monks. Note: mūla-sthāna is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
Source: Heidelberg: Glory of the Tiruvanantapuram Padmanabhasvami TempleMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान) refers to the “original place” of a particular temple, or sacred spot.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान).—
1) base, foundation.
2) the Supreme Spirit.
3) wind, air.
4) Mooltan.
-nī Name of Gaurī.
Derivable forms: mūlasthānam (मूलस्थानम्).
Mūlasthāna is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mūla and sthāna (स्थान).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान).—n.
(-naṃ) 1. Ether, heaven, space or atmosphere. 2. God. 3. Base, foundation. f. (-nī) Gauri. E. mūla primary origin, &c., and sthāna place, abode.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Mūlasthāna (मूलस्थान):—[=mūla-sthāna] [from mūla > mūl] n. foundation, base, [Catalogue(s)]
2) [v.s. ...] principal place, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā [Scholiast or Commentator]]
3) [v.s. ...] the air, atmosphere, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] a god, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] Mooltan, [Catalogue(s)] etc.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान):—[mūla-sthāna] (naṃ) 1. n. Ether, atmosphere; God. f. (nī) Gaurī.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMūlasthāna (ಮೂಲಸ್ಥಾನ):—
1) [noun] the original inhabitancy of a human race, animal, etc.; the home.
2) [noun] the central, most important part of a temple, where the main idol is installed; the sanctum sanctorum.
3) [noun] a prominent or principal place.
4) [noun] one’s native village, town or place.
5) [noun] that part of a building, most part of which is under the surface of the ground, and on which the superstructure is constructed; foundation.
6) [noun] the Supreme Being.
7) [noun] the air or atmosphere.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryMūlasthāna (मूलस्थान):—n. 1. ancestral land; 2. source (of anything); origin;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sthana, Mula.
Starts with: Mulastanam, Mulasthanatirtha.
Full-text: Mulasthanatirtha, Mulanivasa, Mulastanam, Karppakkirukam, Moolsthaan, Mulasthani, Punaravarta, Tirumulattanam, Garbhagriha, Putluru, Vitankapura, Anavarta, Avarta, Gejjihalli, Mulattanam, Dhruvabera, Utsavabera, Calabera, Ulagalantha Perumal, Pratishthalakshana.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Mulasthana, Mula sthanas, Mula-sthana, Mūla-sthāna, Mūlasthāna; (plurals include: Mulasthanas, Mula sthanases, sthanas, sthānas, Mūlasthānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Analysis on mutravaha srotus w.s.r to its mula < [2014, Issue I Jan-Feb]
Critical analysis of rasavahasroto mula < [2014, Issue VI Nov-Dec]
Anatomical consideration of dhamani as a moola of srotas in modern prospective < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]
A study on pranavaha srotas and its mulasthana < [Volume 2, issue 5: Sept - Oct 2015]
Physio-Anatomical Study of Anukta Srotas: Focus on Ashruvaha Srotas < [Volume 10, Suppl 4: July-August 2023]
A Literary Review of Trunapanchamula w.s.r to Role in Stanya Janana < [Volume 8, Issue 6: November-December 2021]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An ayurveda review of anatomical perspectives on various srotas < [2023: Volume 12, September issue 15]
A review on concept of purishvaha srotas < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]
An anatomical exploration of “ashruvaha srotas” wsr to concept of anukta srotas < [2023: Volume 12, August issue 13]
Three Ancient Famous Temples of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 1 (1966)]
The Puranic Records on the Sun-worship < [Purana, Volume 11, Part 2 (1969)]
Worship of the Sun < [Purana, Volume 12, Part 2 (1970)]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Alur < [Rajadhiraja I]
Temples in Sutturu < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Ennayiram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Sindhuvalli < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in Munnur (Munnuru) < [Chapter VI - Temples of Kulottunga II’s Time]
Appendix 1: Three Chieftains mentioned in inscriptions < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]