Yogavid, Yoga-vid: 9 definitions
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Yogavid 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)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraYogavid (योगविद्) refers to the “knower of yoga”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 7.207]—“[The Yogin] dwells there [in breath]. He should impel all [creation], [and is] situated among all beings. After [he has] meditated upon [haṃsa], he conquers death. The powerful Lord does not create that which is not situated in kāla. For one engaged in meditation, after six months, omniscience arises. The knower of Yoga (yogavid) is yoked with kāla. He recognizes three times [the past, present, and future]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchYogavid (योगविद्) refers to the “knowers of Yoga”, according to the Śivayogadīpikā by Sadāśivayogīśvara: a text dealing with Śaivism and Haṭhayoga in two hundred and eighty-nine verses.—Accordingly, while describing the worship of Śiva: “One who would always worship the eternal Śiva in one’s own self with the eight auxiliaries of Yoga, is indeed a Śaiva. He is a wise man and the best of the knowers of Yoga (yogavid)”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryYogavid (योगविद्).—a.
1) knowing the proper method, skilful, clever.
2) conversant with Yoga. (-m.)
1) an epithet of Śiva.
2) a practiser of Yoga.
3) a follower of the Yoga doctrines.
4) a magician.
5) a compounder of medicines.
Yogavid is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms yoga and vid (विद्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryYogavid (योगविद्).—m. (-vit) 1. A follower of the Yoga doctrines. 2. A practiser of devotional exercises. 3. A magician. 4. A compounder of medicines. E. yoga and vid who knows.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryYogavid (योगविद्).—[adjective] knowing the (right) means or the Yoga system.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Yogavid (योगविद्):—[=yoga-vid] [from yoga] mfn. knowing the right means or proper method, knowing what is fit or suitable, [Harivaṃśa; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] conversant with the Yoga, [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] m. Name of Śiva, [Śivagītā, ascribed to the padma-purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] a follower of the Y° doctrines
5) [v.s. ...] a practiser of abstract meditation
6) [v.s. ...] a magician
7) [v.s. ...] a compounder of medicines, [Horace H. Wilson]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryYogavid (योगविद्):—[yoga-vid] (t) 5. m. A Yogī; a magician; a compounder of medicine.
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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)
Starts with: Yogavidhayini, Yogavidhi, Yogavidya.
Ends with: Avagyogavid.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.108-111 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 35 - Śiva-sahasranāma: the thousand names of Śiva < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 17 - Bhadratanu’s Story < [Section 7 - Kriyāyogasāra-Khaṇḍa (Section on Essence of Yoga by Works)]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 98 - Thousand names of Śiva (Sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]