Vayujaya, Vāyujaya, Vayu-jaya: 3 definitions
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Vayujaya 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Vāyujaya (वायुजय) [=nāḍīśuddhi-vāyujaya-prāṇāyāmādipañcakanirūpaṇam] refers to one of the topics dealt with in the thirty-second chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture dealing with the symbology of the Sudarśana weapon while also dealing with iconography, philosophy and Vaiṣṇava rituals.
Vāyujaya (वायुजय) refers to “control of the vital breath”, as discussed in the thirty-second chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [nāḍīśuddhi-vāyujaya-yogāṅga-prāṇāyāmādi-pañcakanirūpaṇa]: [...] The nāḍī-nerves are further discussed (23-30). Before the discussion moves on (31-47) to consider the vital airs, of which there are ten. The first five of these are located in the body; and it is said that the nerves may be relaxed and toned up as these vital airs themselves are controlled (vāyujaya). How to control the vital airs is then outlined in detail, advising that all exercises should be accompanied by reflection (dhyāna) upon Sudarśana, holding of this vision (pratyāhāra) and maintaining it (dhāraṇā). Such practice will lead to a final samādhi (48-76).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Vāyujaya (वायुजय) refers to the “conquest of the breaths”, according to the Parākhyatantra chapter 14.—Accordingly, “[...] To the best of his ability he should draw together [into himself bad] substances from afar, [and, once they are] formed into a round lump in the process of pūraka, he should block them by means of kumbhaka. By recaka he should expel everything, since by expulsion he will be strong. His power to do so having been kindled by the power of Śiva, he is capable of sending forth everything. Having thus achieved the conquest of the breaths (vāyujaya), he should next perform the fixations”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Vayu, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya.
Full-text (+0): Nadishuddhi, Pancakanirupana, Nadicakra, Nabhicakra, Vayu, Anna, Shuddhi, Nadi.
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