Yoginigana, Yogini-gana, Yoginīgaṇa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Yoginigana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramYoginīgaṇa (योगिनीगण) refers to the “host of Yoginīs”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] Navātman’s mind is blissful with his own energy and he is delighted by the bliss of (spiritual) wine. [...] (He is) adorned with a garland of skulls and is beautiful in all (his) limbs. Replete with all (the good) characteristics, he is in the midst of the host of Yoginīs (yoginīgaṇa). He has a large chest and a big belly and is very strong. A corpse is placed (under) the soles of (his) feet and, burning intensely, he is very powerful. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationYoginīgaṇa (योगिनीगण) refers to a “large army of Yoginīs”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.21 (“Description of the Special War”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “[...] On seeing him afflicted, the powerful Vīrabhadra accompanied by a crore [Bhūtas] rushed in. The Kūṣmāṇḍas, Bhairavas, Vetālas, Yoginīs [e.g., yoginīgaṇa], Piśācas, Ḍākinīs and Gaṇas came there with him. The Earth, resonant with various kinds of noise, shouts of joy, leonine roars and the sounds of Ḍamarukas, quaked. Then the Bhūtas ran here and there devouring the Dānavas. They jumped up and danced in the battle field and threw the Asura on the ground. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiYoginīgaṇa (योगिनीगण) refers to the “troops of Yoginī”, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Yokini, Yogini, Gana.
Starts with: Yoginiganamadhyaga.
Full-text: Yoginiganamadhyaga, Gunita, Madhyaga.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Yoginigana, Yoginī-gaṇa, Yogini-gana, Yoginīgaṇa; (plurals include: Yoginiganas, gaṇas, ganas, Yoginīgaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Enigmatic Monument < [July – September, 1990]
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
8, 9. Fragments of Poems pertaining to King Sambhu, Son of Shivaji < [Volume 3 (1956)]
On the use of Human remains in Tibetan ritual objects (by Ayesha Fuentes)
Charnel materials in the Saṃvara tradition < [Chapter 2 - The use of skulls and bone ornaments]
Hindu Society as Recorded in the Padma-Purana < [Purana, Volume 10, Part 2 (1968)]
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)