Citrayoga, Citra-yoga: 1 definition
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Citrayoga 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chitrayoga.
In Hinduism
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (kama)Citrayoga (चित्रयोग) [=citrāścayogāḥ] refers to the “application of secret formulas and mantras” and represents one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The references of sixty four kinds of kalā are found in the Bhāgavatapurāṇa, Śaiva-Tantras, Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa etc.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 171 < [Volume 6 (1882)]
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The Sixty-four Tantras and Sixty-four Arts < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
The Sixty-four arts and crafts (Kalā) < [Appendices]