Agniyaga, Agniyāga, Agni-yaga: 1 definition
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Agniyaga 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Agniyāga (अग्नियाग) refers to the “worship ceremony dedicated to Agni (=Vahni)”, 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. He first turns to Agniyāga (=Vahniyāga), and mentions considerations for the placement and kindling of the fire required for these rites—noting here as he does in each succeeding yāga-description that all matters pertaining to provision of a proper āyatana-shrine and furnishing it with an appropriate icon of the deity in question should first have been taken care of. Then he outlines the directions for the Agniyāga (=Vahniyāga) itself (1-29). [...] The last śloka (359) assures devotees that observing carefully these preceding instructions 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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