Unstable: 2 definitions
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Unstable 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Unstable movements are associated with Skhalita-gati: one of the various Gatis (“way of walking”) (in Indian Dramas), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The word skhalita means stumbled. So, the term skhalitagati obviously denotes irregularity in walking. The movements of the drunken person and mad man are always irregular and unstable.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchUnstable (scales) (of weight) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Cañcalā, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Just as the weigher holds the unstable (cañcalā) scales steady, so, the [unstable] activities of [the Yogin’s] mind [are held steady] in the self, when [transcendental] happiness has arisen through his constant practice. [...]”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+101): Adhruva, Asthira, Anavastha, Cancalacitta, Kshanikabuddhi, Anavasthita, Asthayi, Anavasthana, Adhira, Anitya, Addhuva, Anavasthitarupadarshana, Viplutakshi, Atishthat, Tuttaratu, Atira, Pacalita, Ullatisu, Calavicala, Astimitate.
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Search found 130 books and stories containing Unstable; (plurals include: Unstables). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3002-3003 < [Chapter 25 - Examination of the Doctrine of ‘Self-sufficient Validity’]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Gilānadassana Sutta < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Part 21 - Eight Causes of Earthquakes < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Buddha Chronicle 10: Padumuttara Buddhavaṃsa < [Chapter 9 - The chronicle of twenty-four Buddhas]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXCV < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CXCVII < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Section CCCXVI < [Mokshadharma Parva]
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