Madhyaga, Madhya-ga: 13 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
2. Shaktism
3. Purana
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Madhyaga 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “that which is situated (on the cosmic path)”, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 268).—Accordingly, “Now the lokadharmiṇī is divided into the superior and the inferior. Of these the superior bestows Śivahood. And it is said: ‘Having purified the pure and impure karma situated on the cosmic path (adhvan-madhyaga), whichever [initiation] brings about liberation is the supreme lokadharmiṇī [initiation]’”

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “resting in the middle” (i.e., ‘the lotus of the heart’ or ‘the orb of the moon’), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 6.21-22]—“The being (jīva), is enclosed with [the syllables] saḥ, etc. [This rests] in the middle of the lotus of the heart (hṛtpadma-madhyaga), [which] is in the middle of the orb of the moon (candramaṇḍala-madhyaga). [This done, the jīva] escapes from death completely. After [the Mantrin has] enclosed [the jīva] with syllables beginning with saḥ, etc., [the Mantrin] masters the procedure. [That is, he] should visualize [the encircled jīva] in the body. [The afflicted] is sure to become free from all disease, of this there is no doubt”.

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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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “one who is in the middle” (of the host of Yoginīs), according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He is) adorned with a garland of skulls and is beautiful in all (his) limbs. Replete with all (the good) characteristics, he is in the midst of the host of Yoginīs (yoginīgaṇa-madhyaga). He has a large chest and a big belly and is very strong. A corpse is placed (under) the soles of (his) feet and, burning intensely, he is very powerful. [...]”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “stayed under (water)” (part of austerities performed in the late winter season), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O great sage, when the Asura Tāraka was killed by Skanda, the son of Śiva, his three sons performed austerities. [...] In the late winter they stayed under water (toya-madhyaga) or wore wet dripping silken cloth or allowed themselves to be covered with dew drops. They were not at all vexed or distressed thereby. They gradually increased the severity of their austerities. Thus the three excellent sons of Tāraka performed penance with Brahmā as the object of their worship. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग).—a. being or going in the middle or among.

Madhyaga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms madhya and ga (ग).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग).—mfn.

(-gaḥ-gā-gaṃ) Who or what goes in the centre or betwixt, amongst, &c. E. madhya and ga what goes.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग).—[madhya-ga], adj. 1. Who or what goes in the centre or amongst. 2. Existing in, [Pañcatantra] iii. [distich] 205.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग).—[adjective] being (going) in the middle of, contained in, staying among ([genetive] or —°).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग):—[=madhya-ga] [from madhya] mf(ā)n. going or being in the middle or among (with [genitive case] or ifc.), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Madhyaga (मध्यग):—[madhya-ga] (gaḥ-gā-gaṃ) a. Going among.

[Sanskrit to German]

Madhyaga in German

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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 corpus

Madhyaga (ಮಧ್ಯಗ):—[adjective] = ಮಧ್ಯ [madhya]1 - 1

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 14 books and stories containing Madhyaga, Madhya-ga; (plurals include: Madhyagas, gas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 24 [Kāli the Kinetic and Śivakāla the Potential] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]

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Verse 4.22.11 < [Chapter 22 - Nanda and the Gopas See the Realm of Vaikuntha]

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Chapter 181 - Greatness of Gāyatrī Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]

Chapter 197 - The Expiation of Parāvasu < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]

Chapter 200 - Bhartṛyajña Prescribes Expiatory Rites < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]

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Verse 2.4.67 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]

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13. Kamadeva in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 3 - Depiction of Gods and Goddesses]

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