Dharmayajna, Dharmayajña, Dharma-yajna: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dharmayajna 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: ManthanabhairavatantramDharmayajña (धर्मयज्ञ) refers to “religious sacrifice”, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā chapter 27.—Accordingly, as Dakṣa asked Maheśvara for a boon: “O god, the sacrifice has been destroyed. O Maheśvara, be satisfied! If (you are) satisfied give me, along with the learned (who attended the sacrifice, the fruit) of the religious sacrifice (dharmayajña) and the (attainment of the) supreme plane and then, O Maheśvara, leave, united with Kālī. (This would be) the most excellent conclusion. (Such is) my conclusion”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDharmayajña (धर्मयज्ञ):—[=dharma-yajña] [from dharma > dhara] m. sacrifice of virtue, an unbloody s°, [Jātakamālā]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yajna, Dharma, Tarma.
Full-text: Mahabharata.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Dharmayajna, Dharmayajña, Dharma-yajna, Dharma-yajña; (plurals include: Dharmayajnas, Dharmayajñas, yajnas, yajñas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 3 < [Chapter 2 - Dvitīya-yāma-sādhana (Prātaḥ-kālīya-bhajana)]