Citrayoga, Citra-yoga: 2 definitions
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Citrayoga 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chitrayoga.
In Hinduism
Kama-shastra (the science of Love-making)
Citrayoga (चित्रयोग) refers to “unusual techniques” (e.g., picture making), and represents one of the sixty-four arts (aṅgavidyā), according to the Vātsyāyana’s Kāmasūtra: a Sanskrit text from the 2nd century dealing with eroticism, sexuality and emotional fulfillment in life belonging to Kāmaśāstra (the ancient Indian science of love-making).—Accordingly, “[While defending the standpoint that women should be allowed to learn theoratical science] [...] A female should study alone in private the sixty-four practices, arts and sciences (such as picture making—citrayoga), together with the Kama Sutra. [...] A public woman, endowed with a good disposition, beauty and other winning qualities, and also versed in such arts (e.g., citrāśca yogāḥ), obtains the name of a Gaṇikā (i.e., “a public woman of high quality”), and receives a seat of honour in an assemblage of men. She is, moreover, always respected by the king, and praised by learned men, and her favour being sought for by all, she becomes an object of universal regard”.
Note: Citrayoga [=citrāśca yogāḥ] can be defined as follows: (1) “the art of picture making, trimming and decorating”; (2) “miscellaneous experiments and receipts”; (3) “the use of charms, drugs, magic words”; (4) “unusual techniques”.
Citrayoga (चित्रयोग) [=citrāścayogāḥ] refers to the “application of secret formulas and mantras” and represents one of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The references of sixty four kinds of kalā are found in the Bhāgavatapurāṇa, Śaiva-Tantras, Kāmasūtra of Vātsyāyaṇa etc.
Kamashastra (कामशास्त्र, kāmaśāstra) deals with ancient Indian science of love-making, passion, emotions and other related topics dealing with the pleasures of the senses.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Citrayoga, Citra-yoga; (plurals include: Citrayogas, yogas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 171 < [Volume 6 (1882)]
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The Sixty-four Tantras and Sixty-four Arts < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
The Sixty-four arts and crafts (Kalā) < [Appendices]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Brahma Samhita (Jiva Goswami commentary) (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)