Kamyayoga, Kāmyayoga, Kamya-yoga: 1 definition
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Kamyayoga 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: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the KamikagamaKāmyayoga (काम्ययोग) refers to “(the means of) gaining worldly benefits”, according to the Kāmikāgama: an ancient Śaiva Āgama scripture in 12,000 Sanskrit verses dating to at least the 5th century and represented as an encyclopedic account of ritual instructions (kriyāpāda).—In modern print editions, the Kāmika-āgama is structured in two major parts. The Uttarabhāga consists of 98 chapters (paṭalas) [...] In Chapter 32, instructions for the renovation and repair of temples are provided. Chapter 33 elucidates various apotropaic rites and means of gaining worldly benefits (kāmyayoga-vidhāna). And in Chapter 34 principles are detailed for the reconsecration of divine images which have been damaged or defiled.
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.
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Starts with: Kamyayogavidhana.
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Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)