Virasana ii
Description
Virasana ii: Asana
Asana Type
Seated
Pramana
Śāstra Pramāṇa - शास्त्र प्रमाण
Sastra Pramana Source
Sandilyopanishad (3, 4)
Original Verse
"एकं पादमथ्ऐकस्मिन् विन्यस्योरुणि संस्थितः । इतरस्मिंस्तथा चोरुं वीरासनमुदीरितम् ॥ ४ ॥"
Transliteration
"ekaṃ pādamathaikasmin vinyasyoruṇi saṃsthitaḥ | itarasmiṃstathā coruṃ vīrāsanamudīritam ॥ 4 ॥"
Translation
Placing one foot over one thigh and the other thigh over the other foot similarly, sitting thus is what is known as Virasana.
Apta Pramana Source
Hathapradipika II.7
Original Verse
"अथ वीरासनम् एकं पादं तथैकस्मिन् विन्यस्योरुणि संस्थितम्॥ इतरस्मिंस्तथा चोरुं वीरासनमुदीरितम्॥ ७॥"
Transliteration
"atha vīrāsanam ekaṁ pādaṁ tathaikasmin vinyasyoruṇi saṁsthitam ॥ itarasmiṁstathā coruṁ vīrāsanamudīritam ॥ 7 ॥ "
Translation
One foot is placed on the opposite thigh and the other foot under the opposite thigh. This is virasana. 7
Apta Additional References
Hatha-tattva-kaumudi VII. 18-19
Instruction
"1. Sit with one foot on top of the opposite thigh. 2. Place the other foot under the other thigh."
Atma Pramana Benefits
Brings stability of mind. Enhances enthusiasm and strength. Helps achieving targeted goal. Bring relief from diseases.
Sakshi Pramana Benefits
Feeling of a warrior resting, where your guard is down but you awareness is still up
Design Note
Use same as Valmika Asana