Yogapravritti, Yogapravṛtti, Yoga-pravritti: 2 definitions

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Yogapravritti 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 Yogapravṛtti can be transliterated into English as Yogapravrtti or Yogapravritti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Yogapravritti in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Yogapravṛtti (योगप्रवृत्ति).—The signs in the body of; when the Yogi feels himself and the earth full of tejas, then siddhi is attained;1 Kriyāyoga.2

  • 1) Vāyu-purāṇa 11. 62-63.
  • 2) Ib. 71. 64.
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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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Yogapravritti in Shaivism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Yogapravṛtti (योगप्रवृत्ति) refers to “following the practices of yoga”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala, Ṣaṭka 1 verse 13.3–18::—Accordingly, “And that [initiation] is either a Samayadīkṣā or Nirvāṇādīkṣā, divided into two because it has two natures. Now the Samayadīkṣā is further twofold because of a difference in the result. [The first] bestows adhikāra [and] follows the practices of jñāna and yoga [i.e., yogapravṛtti], [the second] destroys the latent impressions (vāsana) of that [soul?] and bestows a state of eternal pervasion [with the deity]. [That is known] by the firm ones who know the Tantras. [...]

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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.

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