Yogeshvara, Yogeśvara, Yoga-ishvara: 23 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Yogeśvara can be transliterated into English as Yogesvara or Yogeshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर).—A manifestation of Hari in the epoch of XIII Manu: a friend of Indra Divaspati.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa VIII. 13. 32.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is the deity to be worshipped in the month Pauṣa for the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-Vrata, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-vrata is observed in honour of Śiva for acquiring virtue, great fortune, wealth and for destruction of sins [...] This vrata is to be performed for a year from Mārgaśīra.—In the month of Pauṣa, the tooth-brush is that of khādira-wood. The food taken is candana. The deity to be worshipped is Yogeśvara. The flowers used in worship are marubhaka. The naivedya offerings is odana. The result accrued is rājasūya.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) refers to an aspect of nṛsiṃha (‘man-lion’), according to the Vihagendra-saṃhitā 4.17, which mentions seventy-four forms (inlcuding twenty forms of vyūha). He is also known as Yogeśvaranṛsiṃha or Yogeśvaranarasiṃha. Nṛsiṃha is a Tantric deity and refers to the furious (ugra) incarnation of Viṣṇu.
The 15th-century Vihagendra-saṃhīta is a canonical text of the Pāñcarātra corpus and, in twenty-four chapters, deals primarely with meditation on mantras and sacrificial oblations.
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.
Kavya (poetry)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is the name of a Rākṣasa living near the cremation grounds of Mahākāla in Ujjayinī, according to the Kathāsaritsāgara, chapter 12. He taught Yaugandharāyaṇa and Vasantaka a magical charm which allowed them to alter their shape and enter the palace of king Caṇḍamahāsena undetected in order to rescue the captured king Udayana.
In chapter 32, Yaugandharāyaṇa summoned Yogeśvara requesting help with delaying Udayana’s wedding with Kaliṅgasenā: “I [Yaugandharāyaṇa] have managed to gain time, my friend; in that interval do you [Yogeśvara], remaining concealed, observe by your skill the behaviour of Kaliṅgasenā”. And further, “having received this order from the excellent minister [Yaugandharāyaṇa], the Brāhman-Rākṣasa [Yogeśvara] departed, and, disguised by magic, entered the house of Kaliṅgasenā”.
The Kathāsaritsāgara (‘ocean of streams of story’), mentioning Yogeśvara, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the vidyādharas (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of Guṇāḍhya’s Bṛhatkathā consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is a sculpture found at the temple of Vijayeśvara, at the southern side, superstructure of western śālā.—Once again a small image of seated Śiva is carved with yogapaṭṭa on his legs. The image is quite damaged but the attribute of a snake in the lower right hand helps us to identify it as Śiva Yogeśvara.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is also found as a sculpture on the exterior (western wall) of the temple of Trailokyeśvara.—Above the image in the arch is Śiva as Yogeśvara with Pārvatī to his left and Nandin at their back. A rocky landscape in the background shows that the God Yogeśvara is on the Kailāsa Mountain. He is seated with his right leg in acute angle and the other in ardhapadma, whereas the goddess has her left leg in acute angle and the other in ardhapadma. His right hand is straight and resting on the knee and her left in similar position makes a beautiful line with a break. His other hand is on her chignon and her right hand is resting on his left thigh. Although it is a yogic scene yet its romantic aspect reminds us verses from Kālidāsa’s Kumārasaṃbhava.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaivism
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is the name of a Liṅga (symbolical manifestation of Śiva) that is associated with the Yogagaṅgā-tīrtha (a sacred bathing place). It represents the thirty-second of the sixty-four siddhaliṅgas mentioned in the Nepalese Tyasaphu (a folding book or leporello). At each of these spots Śiva is manifest as a Liṅga. Each of these liṅgas (e.g., Yoga-īśvara) has its own specific name, mantra, set of rituals and observances, auspicious time etc.
The auspiscious time for bathing near the Yogeśvara-liṅga at the Yogagaṅgā-tīrtha is mentioned as “phālguṇa-śukla aṣṭamī āśvina-kṛṣṇanavamī” (latin: phalguna-shukla ashtami ashvina-krishnanavami). This basically represents the recommended day for bathing there (snānadina).
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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) refers to “the supreme master of mystic power, Śrī Kṛṣṇa”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaktism
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is the name of the guardian of the cremation ground (śmaśāna) Karavīra which is associated with Oḍḍiyāna, one of the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Note: The guardian [i.e., Yogeśvara] of the seat is linked to the cremation ground in each seat. More often in the Kubjikā sources he is not. The Kubjikā cult, which is relatively more domesticated with respect to its forerunners, does not stress the importance of the cremation ground as a place to practice and encounter supernatural beings, as do its most closely related predecessors and fellow cults. This is especially the case in the early phase of its development.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) refers to one of the 62 rays of the Maṇipūra-Cakra which (together with the 54 rays of the Anāhata) are associated with the solar plane called Viṣṇugranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., Yogeśvara]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the śabdaprapañca or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with haṃ and saḥ, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakrapūjā.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) refers to one of the various Ṛṣis (sages) and Mahārṣis (great sages) mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Yogeśvara).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Yogeśvara is mentioned in the list of “selected settlements and sacred sites” of the Deopatan region, situated near or within the Nepal Mandala (lit. “circle or country of Nepal”), the ancient name for the Kathmandu Valley. Historically, seventh-century Licchavi inscriptions define the Valley (including Yogeśvara) not just as a geographic location and socio-political center, but it is also regarded as a sacred space specifically chosen by the Gods as their dwelling place.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) is the name of a Poet mentioned in the 13th century Saduktikarṇāmrita by Śrīdhara Dāsa (son of Vaṭu Dāsa) who was a chief over several districts (called a mahāmaṇḍalika).—The Sadukti-Karnamrita is a collection of miscellaneous verses by different authors and on various subjects, five verses being devoted to each subject. There are 446 poets identified (for example, Yogeśvara) some of which in the feminine gender (intended for females) while others are of Buddhist monks etc.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
yōgēśvara (योगेश्वर).—m (S) A title of the Supreme Being. 2 Applied to any eminent yōgī, devotee, or saint.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर).—
1) an adept in or a master of Yoga.
2) one who has obtained superhuman faculties.
3) a magician.
4) a deity.
5) an epithet of Śiva.
6) a Vetāla.
7) an epithet of Yājñavalkya.
Derivable forms: yogeśvaraḥ (योगेश्वरः).
Yogeśvara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms yoga and īśvara (ईश्वर). See also (synonyms): yogendra, yogeśa.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर).—m.
(-raḥ) 1. A principal sage or ascetic. 2. A magician, one who has superhuman faculties. 3. A deity, the object of devout contemplation. E. yoga and īśvara lord.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर).—[masculine] = [preceding]
1) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—med. by Śāmadatta (?) Paṇḍita. B. 4, 234.
2) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—guru of Someśvara (Śrutiśabdārthasamuccaya). Io. 2544.
3) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—poet. [Sūktikarṇāmṛta by Śrīdharadāsa] He is praised by Bhavānanda ibid. V, 126, and by Vasukalpa V, 128.
4) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—Khecaracandrikā. Yogeśvarapaddhati.
5) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—Brahmabodhinī.
1) Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—[from yoga] m. a master in magical art (said of a Vetāla), [Kathāsaritsāgara]
2) [v.s. ...] a master or adept in the Yoga, [Mahābhārata; Harivaṃśa; Pañcatantra] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] a deity, the object of devout contemplation, [Horace H. Wilson]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of Kṛṣṇa, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
5) [v.s. ...] of Yājñavalkya, [Catalogue(s)]
6) [v.s. ...] of a son of Deva-hotra, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
7) [v.s. ...] of a Brahma-rākṣasa, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
8) [v.s. ...] of various authors and learned men, [Catalogue(s)] etc.
9) [v.s. ...] of [work]
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—[yoge-śvara] (raḥ) 1. m. A deity; a superior sage; a magician.
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—(yoga + ī)
1) m. a) ein Meister im Yoga [Bhagavadgītā 18,75.] [Mahābhārata 13,920.] [Harivaṃśa 13209.] [Spr. 397, v. l.] [Bhāgavatapurāṇa.1,1,23.8,14. 43. 18,14.2,2,10. 23.8,20.3,3,23. 16,36. 32,12.4,7,38.5,4,3. 10,9. 21.9,2,32.] [Mārkāṇḍeyapurāṇa 97,8.] [PAÑCAR.4,3,38.] [Pañcatantra 34,23] [?(ed. orn. 31,1). Oxforder Handschriften.8,a,1 v. u.] ein Vetāla als Meister in der Zauberei so angeredet [Kathāsaritsāgara 83, 35.] wohl Bez. Yājñavalkya’s [Verz. d. Tüb. H. 13.] — b) Nomen proprium α) eines Sohnes des Devahotra [Bhāgavatapurāṇa 8, 13, 33.] — β) eines Brahmarākṣasa [Kathāsaritsāgara 12, 49. 32, 25. 33, 96.] —
2) f. ī a) eine Meisterin im Yoga [Kathāsaritsāgara 65, 218.] — b) eine Fee [Kathāsaritsāgara 31, 16.] [Rājataraṅgiṇī 1, 333. 2, 108.] — c) Nomen proprium einer Göttin [Oxforder Handschriften 19,b,4.] einer Vidyādhari [Kathāsaritsāgara 18, 231. 378.] — d) eine best. Pflanze, = bandhyākarkoṭakī [Bhāvaprakāśa im Śabdakalpadruma] — Vgl. mahāyogeśvara .
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):——
1) m. — a) ein Meister in der Zauberei. Ein Vetāla so angeredt 120 , 11. — b) ein Meister im Yoga [Hemādri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi 2,a,114,10.] — c) Bez. Yājñavalkya's. — d) Nomen proprium — α) eines Sohnes des Devahotra. — β) eines Brahmarākṣasa. — γ) eines Dichters [Saduktikarṇāmṛta] —
2) f. ī — a) eine Fee. — b) eine Meisterin im Yoga. — c) eine Form der Durgā [Hemādri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi 2,a,89,15.16.] — d) eine best. Pflanze. — e) Nomen proprium — α) einer Göttin. — β) einer Vidyadhari.
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
Yōgēśvara (ಯೋಗೇಶ್ವರ):—[noun] Śiva or Kṛṣna, the lord of the science of yoga.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Yogeśvara (योगेश्वर):—n. 1. a supreme ascetic obtaining final beatitude by means of yoga; 2. Mythol. an epithet of Krishna; 3. Mythol. an epithet of Shiva;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Svara, Ishvara, Yoga.
Starts with (+0): Yogeshvaramantra, Yogeshvaranarasimha, Yogeshvaranrisimha, Yogeshvarapaddhati, Yogeshvaratirtha, Yogeshvaratva.
Full-text (+17): Mahayogeshvara, Yogeshvaratva, Yogeshvaratirtha, Dharmayogeshvara, Yogeshvarapaddhati, Yogeshvaramantra, Karanjayogeshvara, Devahotra, Yogeshvaranrisimha, Yogeshvaranarasimha, Yogagangatirtha, Shamadatta pandita, Khecaracandrika, Yogishvar, Vasukalpa, Yogeshwar, Devasavarni, Brahmabodhini, Yogishvara, Siddhayogeshvaratantra.
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