Vyashtisthiti, Vyaṣṭisthiti, Vyashti-sthiti: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Vyaṣṭisthiti can be transliterated into English as Vyastisthiti or Vyashtisthiti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsVyaṣṭisthiti (व्यष्टिस्थिति) refers to “Viṣṇu’s sustaining will in its individual-directed concern”, as discussed in the tenth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [arthātmakapramāṇa-nirūpaṇa]: Nārada asks what proof there is for saying the entire world is sustained by a desire by Viṣṇu to uphold it, which desire is personified as His Sudarśana wheel symbol (1-6). Śiva undertakes to give the proof regarding Viṣṇu’s sthiti-sustaining will—in its collective (mahāsthiti) regard (10) and in its individual-directed concern (vyaṣṭisthiti) (11-40a). [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vyashti, Sthiti.
Full-text: Vyashti, Sthiti, Mahasthiti, Arthatmakapramana, Arthatmakapramananirupana.
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