Atyagati, Atyāgati, Ati-agati: 1 definition
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Atyagati 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsAtyāgati (अत्यागति) refers to the “extraordinary goal”, according to the Pāśupatasūtra 2.15-17.—Accordingly, “The extraordinary gift, the extraordinary offer, and the extraordinary practise of asceticism (atitapta) leads to the extraordinary goal”.
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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Ends with: Gatyagati, Natyagati, Pratyagati.
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