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Steadiness 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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Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchSteadiness (of the body) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sthairya, according to the Bhojadeva’s Rājamārtaṇḍa (commentary on Yogasūtra of Patañjali) Sūtra 2.29.—Accordingly, while discussing Prāṇāyāma and Samādhi: “In this system, some [of the auxiliaries] such as concentration directly assist Samādhi; some [others] such as Yamas and the like, assist Samādhi [indirectly] by destroying hindrances such as violence to living beings [which is] contrary [to the aim of Samādhi]. Among these, posture and the like help the higher [auxiliaries]. For example, when posture is mastered, steadiness (sthairya) [of the body is achieved] for Prāṇāyāma. Thus, it also applies to the higher [auxiliaries]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
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Full-text (+184): Sthairya, Dhriti, Acapalya, Dhairya, Abhrama, Stimitatva, Dridhata, Asambhrama, Asammoha, Adhriti, Sthiratva, Avyabhicara, Sthirata, Vyavahara, Ayatti, Dharana, Avicalana, Alolatva, Sthirapraya, Acapalate.
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Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 1.13 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Sūtra 1.34 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Sūtra 1.35 < [Book 1 - Trance (Samādhi)]
Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda) (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Sūtra 1.37 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Sūtra 1.38 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
Sūtra 1.36 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1e - Which style should be chiefly used < [B. The explanation of meditation practice, together with its action of ripening and freeing]
H. Further explanation of the way of meditating < [Chapter VII - The Four immeasurables]
Part 6 - The three aspects that are always to be trained in to take advantage of the opportunity < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 6.92 < [Section VIII - The Renouncer of the Veda (vedasaṃnyāsika)]
Verse 2.99 < [Section XVIII - Control of Sensual Desires]
Verse 6.22 < [Section III - Details of the Hermit’s Life]
Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Vireshwarananda)
Chapter IV, Section I, Adhikarana VI < [Section I]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 3.45 < [Chapter III - Advaita Prakarana (Non-duality)]
Mandukya Karika, verse 3.46 < [Chapter III - Advaita Prakarana (Non-duality)]