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Kriyayogin, Dz, Kriya-yogin: 1 definition

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Kriyayogin 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kriyayogin in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Dz (क्रियायोगिन्) refers to “one who engages himself in sacred rites and worship...�, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.17. Accordingly, “[...] As for those who are devoted to activities and those who both refrain from and indulge in activities, the gross Praṇava is recommended. [...] The Dz is the one who engages himself in sacred rites and worship spending money, using limbs of the body and uttering words Nama� (obeisance) etc. [...] A pure man shall obtain liberation only step by step, beginning with Sālokya as a result of being purified by the worship of Śivayogins with sixteen services and homage�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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.

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