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Steady 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThat which is held “Steady” is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sudṛḍhā, according to the Mataṅgapārameśvaratantra (Mataṅgapārameśvara’s Yogapāda) verse 2.23-27.—In later Tantras, various details [such as fixing the eyes on some object] often preceded the verses on the seated postures, thereby indicating that the position of the hands, torso and gaze was ancillary to all of the prescribed postures. In the Mataṅgapārameśvara, these postural ancillaries [e.g., holding steady the neck] constitute what they call a karaṇa, and when it is combined with a seated pose, the Yogin’s posture becomes just as complicated as any seated pose described in later medieval yoga texts.
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)
Starts with: Steady gaze, Steady mind, Steady movement.
Ends with: Unsteady.
Full-text (+708): Sthira, Susthira, Avyabhicarin, Vinishcala, Asamkasuka, Sthayin, Avasthita, Nirakula, Abhrama, Avicala, Nihspanda, Acapala, Aleshaija, Sthiracetas, Bad, Dhairyakalita, Dhritatman, Sthirabuddhi, Sthayuka, Acala.
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