Madhyaga, Madhya-ga: 13 definitions
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Madhyaga 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “that which is situated (on the cosmic path)”, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 268).—Accordingly, “Now the lokadharmiṇī is divided into the superior and the inferior. Of these the superior bestows Śivahood. And it is said: ‘Having purified the pure and impure karma situated on the cosmic path (adhvan-madhyaga), whichever [initiation] brings about liberation is the supreme lokadharmiṇī [initiation]’”
Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “resting in the middle” (i.e., ‘the lotus of the heart’ or ‘the orb of the moon’), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 6.21-22]—“The being (jīva), is enclosed with [the syllables] saḥ, etc. [This rests] in the middle of the lotus of the heart (hṛtpadma-madhyaga), [which] is in the middle of the orb of the moon (candramaṇḍala-madhyaga). [This done, the jīva] escapes from death completely. After [the Mantrin has] enclosed [the jīva] with syllables beginning with saḥ, etc., [the Mantrin] masters the procedure. [That is, he] should visualize [the encircled jīva] in the body. [The afflicted] is sure to become free from all disease, of this there is no doubt”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “one who is in the middle” (of the host of Yoginīs), according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He is) adorned with a garland of skulls and is beautiful in all (his) limbs. Replete with all (the good) characteristics, he is in the midst of the host of Yoginīs (yoginīgaṇa-madhyaga). He has a large chest and a big belly and is very strong. A corpse is placed (under) the soles of (his) feet and, burning intensely, he is very powerful. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Madhyaga (मध्यग) refers to “stayed under (water)” (part of austerities performed in the late winter season), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “O great sage, when the Asura Tāraka was killed by Skanda, the son of Śiva, his three sons performed austerities. [...] In the late winter they stayed under water (toya-madhyaga) or wore wet dripping silken cloth or allowed themselves to be covered with dew drops. They were not at all vexed or distressed thereby. They gradually increased the severity of their austerities. Thus the three excellent sons of Tāraka performed penance with Brahmā as the object of their worship. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Madhyaga (मध्यग).—a. being or going in the middle or among.
Madhyaga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms madhya and ga (ग).
Madhyaga (मध्यग).—mfn.
(-gaḥ-gā-gaṃ) Who or what goes in the centre or betwixt, amongst, &c. E. madhya and ga what goes.
Madhyaga (मध्यग).—[madhya-ga], adj. 1. Who or what goes in the centre or amongst. 2. Existing in, [Pañcatantra] iii. [distich] 205.
Madhyaga (मध्यग).—[adjective] being (going) in the middle of, contained in, staying among ([genetive] or —°).
Madhyaga (मध्यग):—[=madhya-ga] [from madhya] mf(ā)n. going or being in the middle or among (with [genitive case] or ifc.), [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature etc.]
Madhyaga (मध्यग):—[madhya-ga] (gaḥ-gā-gaṃ) a. Going among.
Madhyaga (मध्यग):—(madhya + 1. ga) adj. f. ā sich befindend in, auf, unter: anyeṣāṃ caiva śūrāṇāṃ madhyagāstanayā mama . yadahanyanta saṃgrāme [Mahābhārata 6, 3935.] guṇigoṣṭhīṣu [Rājataraṅgiṇī 3, 146.] māsau kṣayamāsasya madhyagau enthalten in [WEBER, Jyotiṣa 103.] Gewöhnlich in comp. mit seiner Ergänzung: gaṅgāsalila [Rāmāyaṇa Gorresio 2, 52, 15.] ambu [Geschichte des Vidūṣaka 239.] lajjāśokābdhi [Mārkāṇḍeyapurāṇa 23, 8.] brahmāṇḍa [Spr. 584. 2270.] keśa [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 651.] hāra [Amarakoṣa 2, 6, 3, 4.] utphullapuṣpakānana [Kathāsaritsāgara 28, 56. 20, 51. 55. 54, 127.] vipaṇi (matsya) auf dem Markte befindlich [5, 16.] mārga auf dem Wege stehend [Rājataraṅgiṇī 1, 131.] savāṣpamṛga weilend unter [Kathāsaritsāgara 8, 29.] [Rājataraṅgiṇī 4, 560. 666.] bahu Vielen angehörend [Manu’s Gesetzbuch 9, 199.]
Madhyaga (मध्यग):—Adj. (f. ā) sich befindend in , auf oder unter , enthalten in , weilend unter ; mit Gen. oder am Ende eines Comp.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Madhyaga (ಮಧ್ಯಗ):—[adjective] = ಮಧ್ಯ [madhya]1 - 1
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Madhyagandha, Madhyagat, Madhyagata, Madhyagati.
Full-text (+2): Bahumadhyaga, Bahimadhyaga, Margamadhyaga, Vipanimadhyaga, Araksha, Ganamadhyaga, Ksharamlatiktamadhyaga, Gavakshajalamadhyaga, Prabhamandala, Yoginiganamadhyaga, Adhvamadhyaga, Cakramadhyaga, Talpa, Sattalpa, Shringatodara, Toya, Toyamadhyaga, Tantumadhyaga, Ritimadhyaga, Larnamadhyaga.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 24 [Kāli the Kinetic and Śivakāla the Potential] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 181 - Greatness of Gāyatrī Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 197 - The Expiation of Parāvasu < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 200 - Bhartṛyajña Prescribes Expiatory Rites < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.22.11 < [Chapter 22 - Nanda and the Gopas See the Realm of Vaikuntha]
Verse 5.5.7 < [Chapter 5 - Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s Entrance Into Mathurā]
Verses 2.25.15-20 < [Chapter 25 - The Rāsa-dance Pastime]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 417 < [Volume 24 (1918)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.67 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]