Sthāna

The Asanas or Nilayis of Dhanurveda

Samapāda Nilayi|समपाद-स्थान

अंगूठा, गुल्फ, हाथ एवं पैर एक साथ रहकर परस्पर सटे हुए.

A basic attention posture with feet together and body straight. Used for initial readiness or respectful salutation.
SalutationReadinessNeutral
Samapāda Nilayi figure

Classical Sources

Agni Purāṇa 249.9
अङ्गुष्टगुल्फपाण्यङ्घ्रयः श्लिष्टाः स्युः सहिता यदि । दृष्टं समपदं स्थानमेतल्लक्षणतस्तथा ॥

When thumbs, ankles, hands, and feet cling together, that equalled alignment is recognised as Samapada.

"Neutral ready position used to begin training."

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