Karmayajna, Karmayajña, Karma-yajna: 2 definitions
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Karmayajna 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 TranslationKarmayajña (कर्मयज्ञ) refers to the “ritualistic sacrifices” 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. The Tapoyajña (sacrifice in the form of penance) is far superior to thousands of Karmayajñas (ritualistic sacrifices). The Japayajña (sacrifice in the form of Japas) is far superior to thousands of Tapoyajñas (sacrifices in the form of penance)”.
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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhagavad-gita (4th edition)Karmayajña (कर्मयज्ञ) refers to “sacrifice performed for fruitive gain”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 22 - The compulsory and optional rites of Śaivite Scriptures < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 10 - Devotion to Śiva < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 11 - The Śaivite knowledge < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.18 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 4.25 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 4.33 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 75 - Monism of Śiva (śivādvaita) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)