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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Dhyānayukta (ध्यानयुक्त) refers to “one engaged in meditation”, according to the Guhyasūtra chapter 3.—Accordingly, “[...] [If] one wanders in the cremation-ground at night, with a skull in one’s hand and a Khaṭvāṅga, covered in ashes, that is called the cremation-ground observance. If one dances, sings, laughs and talks madly, with the body smeared in ashes and wearing rags, this is called the Gaṇavrata. One performs the Clod-of-Earth Observance by being engaged in recitation, feeding on alms, sleeping on the earth, with senses controlled, engaged in meditation (dhyānayukta) and restraint. [...]”.

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Dhyānayukta (ध्यानयुक्त) refers to “one engaged in meditation”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 7.207]—“[The Yogin] dwells there [in breath]. He should impel all [creation], [and is] situated among all beings. After [he has] meditated upon [haṃsa], he conquers death. The powerful Lord does not create that which is not situated in kāla. For one engaged in meditation (dhyānayukta), after six months, omniscience arises. The knower of yoga is yoked with kāla. He recognizes three times [the past, present, and future]”.

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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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Partial matches: Yukta, Dhyana.

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