Dhyanayoga, Dhyana-yoga, Dhyānayōga, Dhyānayoga: 16 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग) refers to the “practice of visualization”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as Bhairava explains: “I will tell (you) in brief about the Command [i.e., ājñā] that gives bliss. (First the Command) is contemplated in the form of a lightning flash situated in the middle of the Triangle (śṛṅgāṭapura) (in the End of the Twelve). Then (the teacher) should cause it to be experienced in the other body (i.e. that of the disciple) entering by the Cavity of Brahmā. The piercing (vedha) (of the Wheels in the body) takes place in a moment by the practice of this visualization (dhyānayoga). Pervading the other body with Sound the Supreme Energy should pierce (the Wheels) in the other body. In this way, O goddess, (the Wheels in the disciple’s body) are pierced even at a great distance. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग) refers to “meditation and Yogic practice”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.11.—Accordingly, Brahmā narrated to Sage Nārada: “On hearing these words of the lord of mountains, lord Śiva slightly opened his eyes and cast a glance on the lord of mountains who was accompanied by his attendants. On seeing the lord of mountains with his followers, the bull-bannered god Śiva, the lord of the universe permanently engaged in meditation and Yogic practice [i.e., dhyānayoga-stha] said smilingly. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग) refers to “yogic meditation”, according to the Tantrasadbhāva (verse 6.218): an important Trika Tantra and a major authority for Kashmiri Trika Śaivites.—Accordingly, “Doing (kriyā) is what gives people results; knowledge does not produce results, just as a man knowledgable in the sexual enjoyment of women is not happy without doing it (kriyā). But doing should be understood as twofold: it is held to be outer and inner. Inner action is through yogic meditation (dhyānayoga), while outer action is through worship, ascetic observances, etc. [...]”.
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग) refers to “yoga and meditation”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 7.214cd-216ab, while describing the meditation on the kālahaṃsa]—“[...] When meditating [on haṃsa] in the middle [i.e., the retention of the breath in the central channel], the Yogin knows past, present, and future or by constant yoga and meditation (dhyānayoga—nityaṃ vai dhyānayogena). He becomes the same as Rudra. [He who possesses the] same longevity, strength, beauty, and power as [Rudra] obtains the state of Īśvara. [He achieves this] because he [has attained] the highest state of Brahmā”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग) refers to a “Yogic discipline whereby one imagines the Lord in one’s own body”, as discussed in chapter 2 of the (fourth section of the) Bṛhadbrahmasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vaiṣṇava theology and practical matters concerning the Śrī-Vaiṣṇava community but also discussing aspects of Viśiṣṭādvaita philosophy.—Description of the chapter [bhagavat-paricaryā-prakāra]: Next, Brahmā describes the method of dhyānayoga, which may be done once the aspirant is purified. This is a yogic discipline whereby one imagines the Lord enthroned upon the infinite expanses of His Supports right in the cavities of one’s own body (1-35). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydhyānayōga (ध्यानयोग).—m (S) Abstract meditation;--considered as one of the exercises necessary to attain divine knowledge.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग).—profound meditation.
Derivable forms: dhyānayogaḥ (ध्यानयोगः).
Dhyānayoga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dhyāna and yoga (योग).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग).—n.
(-gaṃ) The performance of religious abstraction. E. dhyāna meditation, &c. yoga a religious observance. dhyānameva yogaḥ .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग).—m. meditation, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 6, 73; 79.
Dhyānayoga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dhyāna and yoga (योग).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग).—[masculine] the practice of meditation.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Dhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग):—[=dhyāna-yoga] [from dhyāna > dhyai] m. profound m° (or ‘m° and abstraction’), [Śvetāśvatara-upaniṣad; Manu-smṛti]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of a kind of magic, [Catalogue(s)]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग):—[dhyāna-yoga] (gaṃ) 1. n. The performance of religious abstraction.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhyānayōga (ಧ್ಯಾನಯೋಗ):—[noun] = ಧ್ಯಾನ - [dhyana -]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryDhyānayoga (ध्यानयोग):—n. one of the yogas; meditation; yoga of contemplation;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Search found 45 books and stories containing Dhyanayoga, Dhyana-yoga, Dhyāna-yoga, Dhyāna-yōga, Dhyānayōga, Dhyānayoga; (plurals include: Dhyanayogas, yogas, yōgas, Dhyānayōgas, Dhyānayogas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The concept of Yoga in Yoga Upanishads (by Philomina T.L)
5. Description of Bhakti-yoga and Dhyāna-yoga < [Chapter 4 - The contents of the Yogopaniṣads]
4. Description of Karmayoga and Jñānayoga < [Chapter 4 - The contents of the Yogopaniṣads]
5. The Origin and Development of the Term Yoga < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 262 - Jñāna-Yoga Explained < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 261 - Dhyānayoga < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 53 - Ṛkṣaśṛṅga Goes to Svarga < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 1.7 - Adhyātma, Bhāvanā, Dhyāna, Svādhyāya and Saṃyama Yoga < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
Yogatattva Upanishad (translation and study) (by Sujata Jena)
Part 2 - Branches of Yoga—Introduction < [Chapter 3 - Yoga Philosophy in Yogatattva Upanisad]
Part 2.8 - Branches of Yoga—Dhyanayoga < [Chapter 3 - Yoga Philosophy in Yogatattva Upanisad]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study) (by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha)
3.4. Mysticism in the Works of Ācārya Yaśovijaya < [Chapter 3 - Mysticism in Śramaṇic Literature]
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