Dhyanamarga, Dhyānamārga, Dhyana-marga: 2 definitions
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Dhyanamarga 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhyānamārga (ध्यानमार्ग) refers to the “path of meditation”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.8.—Accordingly, as Himavat said to Nārada:—“O sage Nārada, O intelligent one, I have one submission to make. Please listen to it lovingly and make us delightful. It is heard that the great God abhors all attachments. He has perfect self-control. He is ever busy in penance and is out of reach of even the Gods. O celestial sage, He is in the path of meditation [i.e., dhyānamārga—dhyāna mārgasthaḥ]. How can He withdraw His mind from the supreme Brahman? I have a great doubt in this respect. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDhyānamārga (ध्यानमार्ग) refers to the “path of meditation”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “O venerable Kujeśī, you are the (goddess) who, tired of the restrictions (of observing) vows and discipline on the path of meditation (dhyānamārga), (assumed the form of a) Liṅga and, by virtue of the assumption (of that state, was) well established, contemplating the passion of supreme bliss (freely) as she desired. After having aroused her own Wheel called the Self-supported, She abided (thus) in the bliss of passion having cast (her) tongue forth from the cavern of her own mouth into (her own genitals), the secret part, engaged in the practice (of savouring) the delight of sex”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Marga, Dhyana.
Full-text: Rishabha.
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