Adharashila, Ādhāraśilā, Adhara-shila: 2 definitions
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Adharashila 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.
The Sanskrit term Ādhāraśilā can be transliterated into English as Adharasila or Adharashila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaĀdhāraśilā (आधारशिला) refers to “hold (for the Liṅga) §§ 2.17; 5.3.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀdhāraśilā (आधारशिला) refers to the “foundation stone”.—The Triangle is called the Stone [i.e., śilā] and is identified with the Stone or Mountain the goddess ascends in the myth to assume the form of a Liṅga. The original model for this “stone” is probably the base of what, according to the Siddhānta, consists of the seats (āsana) on which the upper portion of the Liṅga is placed. The Liṅga and its seats extend for the entire series of thirty-six principles. The seats, according to some texts, reach up to Śakti and according to others, Śiva. [...] What interests us here is the energy at the base of the seats. This is called the energy of the foundation (ādhāraśakti) and it inheres in the foundation stone (ādhāraśilā) of the Liṅga, which corresponds to the Earth principle. [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shila, Adhara, Cila.
Full-text: Kurmashila, Adharashakti, Asana.
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Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
(vii.b) Śilparatna (Summary of Chapters 1-13) < [Chapter 5 - Study of Hindu Science of Architecture]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
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