Dhyanayajna, Dhyānayajña, Dhyana-yajna: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDhyānayajña (ध्यानयज्ञ) refers to the “meditation” and represents a type of karman (sacred rite), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.12:—“[...] no one shall transgress duties assigned to his caste. Charitable gifts (dāna) and sacred rites (karman) shall be performed to the extent of one’s capacity and affluence. [...] There is nothing superior to Dhyānayajña (meditation) which is the cause of true knowledge, since the Yogin is able to see his favourite (deity) of equanimity through meditation. Śiva is always present near a person set in meditation (dhyānayajña). There is no necessity for any atonement or expiation for a person of true knowledge”.
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.
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Partial matches: Yajna, Dhyana.
Full-text: Stha.
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Namasmarana - A Universal Sadhana (by Narayana Kasturi)
A. Significance Of Namasmarana < [Significance And Power Of Namasmarana]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 22 - The compulsory and optional rites of Śaivite Scriptures < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 12 - Consideration of the essential and the non-essential in the worship < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 75 - Monism of Śiva (śivādvaita) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 86 - The sacrifice of meditation (dhyānayajña) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 25 - The holy rites of fire pertaining to Śiva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 1 - The concept of Yajña (sacrifice) < [Chapter 7 - Pañcamahāyajñas]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Reviews < [October – December, 1982]