Yagopakarana, Yāgopakaraṇa, Yaga-upakarana: 1 definition
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Yagopakarana 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)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsYāgopakaraṇa (यागोपकरण) refers to the “articles of worship” (i.e., “paraphernalia used in fire-offerings”), as discussed in the twenty-seventh chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [yāgopakaraṇa-vidhi]: Gautama asks Nārada about the articles to be used in nitya and naimittika services (1). [...] Nārada then commences into detail, first by giving measurements, specifications and purifications for the kuṇḍa (fire-pits) and the paraphernalia used in fire-offerings [e.g., yāgopakaraṇa] (6-31). He also takes up the matter of bali-offerings, quantities of fruits and foods to be offered, [...].
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yaga, Upakarana.
Starts with: Yagopakaranavidhi.
Full-text: Upakarana.
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