āsthita

 

Āsthita (आस्थित) in Sanskrit generally means “dwelt,

abiding, or staying,” and it is used to refer to being established 

or engaged in a place, practice, or state of mind in both

spiritual and practical contexts

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General Definitions

Dwelling or Abiding: Āsthita can denote someone or something that

is situated, placed, or stable. It conveys the sense of being physically

 present or abiding at a location 

Engaged or Occupied: It can also mean engrossed, engaged, or actively 

involved in a task, duty, or practice 

Practising or Using: In some contexts, the term refers to having

 recourse to something, like practising a discipline, following a rule, 

or resorting to a method 

Obtained or Attained: It can signify having acquired or achieved 

something, such as success, wealth, or spiritual attainment 

Spread or Overspread: Sometimes, āsthita is used to indicate something 

that covers or occupies a space 

Philosophical and Spiritual Usage

• Yoga: Āsthita refers to correctly assuming or being established in 
• a posture (āsana) for meditation or samādhi, reflecting steadiness 
• and alignment 

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• Vedanta: It signifies the abiding state of the self (Ātman), especially
• in passages describing supreme peace and formlessness. For example, 
• in the Aṣṭāvakragītā, it denotes remaining unattached, desireless, 
• and fully established in one’s true nature 

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Grammatical Notes

• It is a past participle (p. p.) used actively and can function as an 
• adjective. Forms and applications include sitting/standing, dwelling,
• engaging, applying, or observing 

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• Its antonym in Sanskrit can be asthita (अस्थित), meaning “not firm,” 
• “not lasting,” or “momentary” 

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In summary, āsthita encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual 

dimensions of being established, engaged, or abiding, extending 

from mundane activity to profound states of consciousness 

depending on context 

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