Shivayaga, Śivayāga, Shiva-yaga: 2 definitions
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Shivayaga 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.
The Sanskrit term Śivayāga can be transliterated into English as Sivayaga or Shivayaga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚivayāga (शिवयाग) refers to “Śiva’s sacrifice”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata verse 15.524-527.—Accordingly, “The sacrifice of Tvaritā is on the fourteenth (of the dark fortnight). The Tvaritā of Śiva is Kubjī, and she also belongs to Narasiṃha.... In Tvaritā’s sacrifice, one becomes the equal of Tvaritā, in Śiva’s sacrifice [i.e., śivayāga], Śiva and Narasiṃha in that of Narasiṃha”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsŚivayāga (शिवयाग) refers to the “worship ceremony dedicated to Śiva (=Rudra, Hara)”, as discussed in chapter 1 of the Śivarātra section of the Sanatkumārasaṃhitā: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [tithi-yāga]: Sanatkumāra proposes to deal here briefly with tithiyāga concerns during the bright fortnight. [...] Then follow directions for the yāga of Śiva (=Rudra, Hara) (166b-206); [...] The last śloka (359) assures devotees that observing carefully these preceding instructions [e.g., for śivayāga] in the bright fortnight will bring them realization of all their spiritual desires; if undertaken in the dark fortnight, more mundane aims may be obtained.
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.
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Partial matches: Shiva, Yaga, Civa.
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