Yogamurti, Yogamūrti, Yoga-murti: 2 definitions
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Yogamurti 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | IntroductionYogamūrti (योगमूर्ति);—These icons depict the Supreme Being in various meditational postures. They are worshipped by the aspirant desiring self-mastery or Yoga. These icons should be established and consecrated on the banks of rivers, in forests or on top of mountains, it should be quite far from human habitation, the reason being quite obviously in order to afford a peaceful and undisturbed environment in which the aspirant can practice yogic meditation.
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śilpa)Yogamūrti (योगमूर्ति) is depicted as a sculpture on the eighth pillar of the southern half of the maṇḍapa of the temple of Lokeśvara.—Viṣṇu as Yogamūrti, throws his discus to kill a demon. By the side of Viṣṇu is standing a personage with a mace in his hands. On the left side of Viṣṇu is a fallen personage and a discus is at his throat. We don’t know what the story is.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Starts with: Yogamurtidhara.
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