In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

1) Padastha (पदस्थ) refers to (the yogic state known as) “established on the plane”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Again, the one who pierces the mind (cittavedha) (with the energy of grace) is a (true) teacher. He should awaken the unawakened to the Kula scripture (kulagrantha) by means of good languages (subhāṣā). The one who can explain the (yogic states known as) ‘Established in the Body’ (piṇḍastha), ‘Established on the Plane’ (padastha) and the procedure (krama) related to (the ritual offering) of bodily substances—what is supreme, subtle and gross—is a (true) teacher. (Caste is) no consideration, (whatever he be,) starting from a Brahmin to an outcaste. Indeed, the teacher is one whose action (kriyā) (ritual and yogic) is such is said to be a Brahmin (vipra—regardless of his caste)”.

2) Padasthā (पदस्था) refers to “she who resides in (each of the syllabic) parts”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “In this way, the energy of Māyā is above (the sixteen Knots) flooded with the nectar of the bliss of (the deity’s) will. The goddess who has sixteen limbs is the Skyfarer, (indeed she is) the goddess of the Skyfarers. She resides in (each of the syllabic) parts [i.e., padasthā] and in the middle of (each) part. She (both) resides in the breath (haṃsa) and transports the breath. The goddess is both with parts (sakalā) and without parts (niṣkalā). [...]”

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Google Books: Yoga in Jainism

Padastha (पदस्थ).—One of the five types of meditation (dhyāna);—The padastha-dhyāna means contemplation by means of certain mantric syllables, such as “om” and “arahanta”. Śubhacandra draws attention to the number of such syllables.

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Padastha (पदस्थ) refers to “meditation on pure syllables” and represents one of the four types of Dhyāna or “meditation”, according to chapter 1.6 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Rūpastha is one of 4 kinds of dhyāna (i.e., padastha, meditation on pure syllables) treated from a different point of view than the dhyāna described in n. 8.—(cf. Uttarādhyayana 36.76 and Jñāta. 15. P. 34)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmas

Padastha (पदस्थ).—One of the four types of saṃsthānavicaya (contemplation of objects of structure of the universe).—What is meant by ‘meditation on the word / aphorism’ (padastha)? The practices of this type of meditation contemplates on a word or an aphorism of his choice; e.g. on each of the right petals of the lotus at the heart, he writes one of the following eight aphorisms namely:

1. namo arahantāṇam,
2. namo siddhāṇam,
3. namo āyariāṇam,
4. namo uvvajjhāyāṇam,
5. namo loye savva sāhuṇam,
6. right belief,
7. right knowledge,
8. right conduct.

He visits each petal again and again concentrating on their meanings. Similarly self study, reciting slowly (jāpa) some aphorisms etc. also is called meditation on word / aphorism (padastha).

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Padastha (पदस्थ) refers to the “abiding-in-words” (meditation), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “That [meditation] which is performed by Yogīs taking the support of auspicious words is regarded as abiding-in-words (padastha—padasthaṃ mataṃ dhyānaṃ) by those who are fully conversant with various systems”.

Source: Prakrit Bharati Academy: Death with Equanimity

Padastha (पदस्थ) or Padasthariṣṭa refers to “bodily death-signs”, according to the Riṣṭasamuccaya by Durgadevācārya (Ācārya Durgadeva): a Jain work from the 11th century devoted to the study of death signs.—The Riṣṭasamuccaya mentions three types of death-signs (riṣṭa), [e.g.]: Padastha Riṣṭa or environmental death–signs such as shooting stars, wailing of dogs, etc, which can predict death two to three years in advance.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Padastha (पदस्थ).—a.

1) going on foot.

2) being in a position of authority or high rank.

Padastha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pada and stha (स्थ).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Padastha (पदस्थ).—[pada-stha] (vb. sthā), 1. A pedestrian, [Rāmāyaṇa] 2, 101, 36 Gorr. 2. Fitting an office. 3. Taking the place of, [Rāmāyaṇa] 4, 18, 13.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Padastha (पदस्थ).—[adjective] going (lit. standing) on foot; having a rank or position.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Padastha (पदस्थ):—[=pada-stha] [from pada > pad] mfn. standing on one’s feet, going on foot, [Rāmāyaṇa]

2) [v.s. ...] = -sthita, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]

[Sanskrit to German]

Padastha in German

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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 corpus

Padastha (ಪದಸ್ಥ):—

1) [adjective] of high or higher in order, status, rank, etc.; superior.

2) [adjective] holding an office, position.

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Padastha (ಪದಸ್ಥ):—

1) [noun] a man holding an office, position, etc.; an incumbent.

2) [noun] (jain.) a meditating on the traditional hymns, one of the five kinds of meditation.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Pada, Stha, Pata.

Starts with: Padasthala, Padasthana, Padasthapana.

Ends with: Antahpadastha, Apadastha, Caupadastha, Ekapadastha, Palakhipadastha, Paramapadastha.

Full-text: Padasthita, Ekapadastha, Padasta, Apadastha, Dhyana, Durgadevacarya, Durgadeva, Rishta, Samsthanavicaya, Siddhakubji, Jnanarnava, Rishtasamuccaya, Kulagrantha, Cittavedha, Subhasha, Kayadravya, Aprabuddha, Pada, Pindastha.

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