The Sanskrit term Amṛtayoga can be transliterated into English as Amrtayoga or Amritayoga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Amṛtayoga (अमृतयोग) refers to the “yoga of nectar”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] Purification takes place in the middle of the Secret Place (guhya) (the Yoni). He should check the inhaled breath (apāna). He should check the exhaled breath (prāṇa) there. By checking (the two breaths, Kuṇḍalinī) straightens and should enter the Circle of the Moon. The Supreme Energy (kalā), whose form is (subtle and straight) like a spider’s thread, rains down (nectar). Thus, one should recollect that the Self is flooded with the drops (of that energy) blazing with rays (of power). (One should recollect) that it is sprinkled by means of that Yoga of Nectar (amṛtayoga). [...]”.

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Amṛta-yoga.—(EI 9), a particular time regarded as auspicious. Note: amṛta-yoga is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Amṛtayoga (अमृतयोग).—see under अमृत (amṛta).

Derivable forms: amṛtayogaḥ (अमृतयोगः).

Amṛtayoga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms amṛta and yoga (योग).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Amṛtayoga (अमृतयोग):—[=a-mṛta-yoga] [from a-mṛta > a-mūla] m. (in [astrology]) a certain Yoga.

[Sanskrit to German]

Amritayoga in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Partial matches: Amrita, Yoga.

Ends with: Paramritayoga.

Full-text: Yoga, Shakalikrita, Ujjvala, Kiranojjvala, Shodhana, Rijuta, Urna, Guhyamadhya, Urnatantu, Plavita, Tantu, Candramandala.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Amritayoga, Amṛtayoga, Amrita-yoga, Amṛta-yoga, Amrtayoga, Amrta-yoga; (plurals include: Amritayogas, Amṛtayogas, yogas, Amrtayogas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)

7. Sixteen Holi Kalas—Amrita Yoga Table < [Chapter 10 - Analysis of the Data]

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Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)

Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Trivikrama Gosvāmī Mahārāja < [Chapter 1.6 - Return to Maṭha Life]

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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)

Chapter LIX - Discourses on Astrology < [Agastya Samhita]

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