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PADM
ASANA
Asana also means a throne or a pedestal. If the pedestal of
lotus is arranged in single petal row it is called Padmasana.
If the lotuses are arranged in a double row it is called Viswapadmasana.
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SINGH
ASANA
The pedestal supported by lion is called Shinghasana. |
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KURM
ASANA
The pedestal supported by the tortoise is called Kurmasana.
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SAYANA
ASANA
It is a sleeping pose of Hindu god Vishnu. |
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NRITYAMURTI
ASANA
A pose of dancing Shiva and other various tantric gods are
found in this position. |
| ASHANA
(SITTING POSITION) |
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DHAYANA
ASANA
The Meditative pose is also called padmasana. In this position
the legs are crossed closely locked with the soles of both
feet visible. All Buddhas and Bodhisatwas seated are found
in this position. |
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LALITA
ASANA
A pose of ease - one leg pendant and often resting on a lotus
flower. The other leg is in the usual position of Buddha.
Taras, the consort of Dhyani Buddha, Saraswati, Basundhara
are found in this Asana. |
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PARYANKA
ASANA
Seated with right knee raised and left leg in the usual position
of Buddha. Right arm hanging loosely over the right knee.
Hindu deities are often shown in this posture. |
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RAJALILA
ASANA
Seated with right knee raised and left leg in the usual position
of Buddha. Right arm hanging loosly over the right knee. Hindu
deities are often shown in this posture. |
| ASANA
(STANDING POSTURES) |
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SAMAPADA
ASANA
A pose standing either in straight or in various degrees of
flexion of body or legs. Boddhisatwas are found in this position. |
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ALIDH
ASANA
A pose stepping to the left with right leg straight and left
leg bent. The aggressive forms of god, the Dakinis and the
wrathful deities are found in this position.
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