Angayoga, Aṅgayoga, Anga-yoga: 1 definition
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Angayoga 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAṅgayoga (अङ्गयोग) refers to “union with the limbs (of one’s body)”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] O divine goddess, you have come forth here from the supreme plane) (where) union (takes place) with the limbs (aṅgayoga) of my body and (you) are my equal. (You are) the innate and supreme energy (that has emerged from pure) consciousness which is called the Pervasive One and is the bliss of contemplation. [...]”.
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.
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Ends with: Asamasangayoga, Ashtangayoga, Dashangayoga, Shadangayoga.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 3 - The Pañcarātra Literature < [Chapter XVI - The Pañcarātra]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 50 < [Section 8]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 2 - Gītā and Yoga < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]