Yashtavya, Yaṣṭavya: 6 definitions
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Yashtavya 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.
The Sanskrit term Yaṣṭavya can be transliterated into English as Yastavya or Yashtavya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramYaṣṭavya (यष्टव्य) refers to “that which is to be worshipped”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(The third sacred seat) [i.e., Pūrṇagiri] is located in the throat and it illumines as do the rays of the full moon. [...] (This) the third sacred seat, with (its) many diverse modalities (namely) the tree, creeper, cremation ground, guardian, creeper, monastery, gesture, and cave, should be worshipped [i.e., yaṣṭavya], contemplated and known by means of (the deity’s) energy, in accord with the Kula liturgy (krama) along with him (the lord who is) mounted on the wheel of the aggregate of all the energies”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraYaṣṭavya (यष्टव्य) refers to “(that which is to be) worshipped”, 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 11.1-24ab, while describing the appearance and worship of Tumburu]—“Now, at this moment, I will tell the highest-most teaching to be worshipped with this mantra (yaṣṭavya—mantreṇānena yaṣṭavyaṃ), for the sake of peace from all calamities, resulting in the fruits of all siddhis. [He worships] Deva as Tumburu in the middle of an eight petaled lotus, in the maṇḍala, [starting] in the East, O Devī. [The Sādhaka] honors the Lord who is ten-armed, five-faced, and three eyed, with the form and faces like Sadāśiva. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryYaṣṭavya (यष्टव्य).—[adjective] to be sacrificed or worshipped; [neuter] [impersonally]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Yaṣṭavya (यष्टव्य):—[from yaj] a m. to be worshipped or adored (n. [impersonal or used impersonally]), [Maitrī-upaniṣad; Mahābhārata etc.]
2) b yaṣṭṛ See p. 840, col. 3.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Abhiyashtavya, Suyashtavya.
Full-text: Yakshya, Abhiyashtavya, Suyashtavya, Pravana, Prayajyu, Rasa, Abhishti.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 17.11 < [Chapter 17 - Śraddhā-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Verse 9.24 < [Chapter 9 - Rāja-guhya-yoga (Yoga through the most Confidential Knowledge)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Kṛṣṇa is Svayam Bhagavān < [Chapter 1.2 - Śrīla Gurudeva’s Pūrvāśrama]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 11 - Characteristics of Bondage and Liberation and of Devotion < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]