Alternative spellings of this word include Charyayoga.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Caryāyoga (चर्यायोग) refers to “conduct and Yoga”, according to the Kularatnoddyota (verse 2.4cd-10).—Accordingly, “[The Śrīkula is] accomplished by the Command and, supremely divine, it is adorned with the lineage of the Śrīkrama. [...] (Along with these things) I will tell you about the practice of the method of the Great Yoga correctly and as it truly is. (I will impart) the teaching concerning the extraction of mantras and that concerning the Ages, the aeons of the descent (of the teaching) and the rest (along with that concerning) conduct and Yoga (caryāyoga-viniścaya) and the characteristic mark of (true) Yoginīs”.

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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.

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Partial matches: Yoga, Carya.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Caryayoga, Caryā-yoga, Carya-yoga, Caryāyoga; (plurals include: Caryayogas, yogas, Caryāyogas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)

Carya, Kriya,Yoga and Jnana < [Chapter 6 - Means to Release]

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Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)

Chapter III - What are the Tantras and their significance? < [Section 1 - Introductory]

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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)

Chapter 1 - The ladder of love and Agamaic worship < [Volume 4.2.2 - Philosophy of Soul]

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