Vyomasthana, Vyomasthāna, Vyoman-sthana: 2 definitions
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Vyomasthana 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVyomasthāna (व्योमस्थान) refers to the “abode of the void”, according to the Svacchandasaṃgraha, quoted by Amṛtānanda in his commentary on the Yoginīhṛdaya (3.134-135).—Accordingly, “The Circle of the Moon in the abode of the Void (vyomasthāna) is called the End of the Sixteen. The solar orb is in the place below it and it possesses twelve energies. It is called the End of the Twelve and is the location of the Void”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Himalayan Academy: Kamika Agama Purva PadaVyomasthāna (व्योमस्थान) (Cf. Gaganasthāna) refers to the “location of ākāśa”, according to the Kāmikāgama Pūrvabhāga chapter 4 (“Directions for the Daily Worship of Lord Śiva”) verse 74-76 [alternatively, chapter 6 verses 74-76].—Accordingly, “[...] The pṛthvītattva (earth) [pārthiva] is located in the heart; jalatattva [āpya], in the neck; agnitattva [vāhneya], at the root of uvula; vāyutattva [vāyu], at the mid-point of the two eyebrows; ākāśatattva [vyoman—vyomasthāna], in the brahmarandhra. Or, the location of these tattvas may be contemplated in a different way. The pṛthvītattva [pṛthivī] is from the feet to the knee; the jalatattva [āpya] is from the knee to navel; the agnitattva [anala] is from the navel to the neck; the vāyutattva [vāyura] is from the neck to the top of the face. The ākāśatattva [gagana—gaganasthāna] is located above this. Such locations are told for the purpose of dhāraṇa-practice”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sthana, Vyoman.
Full-text: Gaganasthana, Gagana, Vyoman.
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