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Urdhvadhas, Ū󲹲, Urdhva-adhas: 3 definitions

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Urdhvadhas 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Urdhvadhas in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ū󲹲 (ऊर्ध्वाधस्) refers to “above and below� (at the extremities of the breath), according to the Kulakaulinīmata verse 4.71-75.—Accordingly, �(Kuṇḍalinī) bestows (marital) bliss and so is said to be Nityā (the Eternal Woman). [...] O Supreme Goddess! Once cast the Two Drops in the belly, one who is sustained by her, O Gaurī, obtains supreme marital bliss. [...] (As such) she is subtle. I will (now) explain how she is in a gross form. She who is the first (and foremost energy) present in touch and the rest (of the sensations) above and below (ū󲹲) (at the extremities of the breath) is offered libation by the union of man and woman. Residing on the plane of the Neuter she is (the one) energy and her form is (made of all the) energies. [...]�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Urdhvadhas in Shaivism glossary
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Ū󲹲 (ऊर्ध्वाधस्) refers to “above and below�, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 6.23-25a]—“Delighted, [the Mantrin] should visualize [the ī] in his own or someone else’s [body] as being flooded by waves of Amṛta (ṛtǰ), in the middle of a lotus on the ocean of milk, enclosed between two moons one above and one below (ū󲹲), enclosed by the syllables , etc. He [visualizes his] body, beautiful inside and out, filled with nectar. [He is] freed without exertion and without trouble, and liberated from any sickness�.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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.

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Yoga (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Urdhvadhas in Yoga glossary
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Ū󲹲 (ऊर्ध्वाधस्) refers to the “lower and upper (Kuṇḍalinī)�, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] There is no transition to the no-mind state because of piercing [Cakras, knots, etc.] with lower and upper Kuṇḍalinī (ū�). Simply by [constant] immersion [of the mind in the internal gaze of Śāmbhavī Mudrā], this yoga bestows the supernatural powers. [...]�.

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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).

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