Bahiryaga, Bahiryāga, Bahis-yaga: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsBahiryāga (बहिर्याग) refers to “external worship”, according to the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—[...] The Brahmayāmala’s harmonious integration of the inner and outer seems largely congruent with classical Śaivasiddhānta ritualism. Arguably, such integration of inner and outer processes is characteristic of tantric ritual, broadly conceived, as reflected in the ubiquitous dichotomy of antaryāga (“inner worship”) and bahiryāga (“external worship”). What is most distinctive to the Brahmayāmala is its unique manner of their integration: the “method of the lotus garlands”.
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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Starts with: Bahiryagapuja, Bahiryagaratna.
Full-text: Bahiryagapuja, Bahiryagaratna, Padmamalavidhi, Antaryaga, Padmamala.
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