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Rudrayaga, ܻ岵, Rudra-yaga: 1 definition

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Rudrayaga 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

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Rudrayaga in Pancaratra glossary
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ܻ岵 (रुद्रयाग) refers to the “worship ceremony dedicated to Rudra (=Śiva, Hara)�, as discussed in chapter 1 of the Śivarātra section of the Բٰܳṃh: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—Description of the chapter [پٳ-岵]: Sanatkumāra proposes to deal here briefly with پٳ󾱲岵 concerns during the bright fortnight. [...] Then follow directions for the of Rudra (=Śiva, Hara) (166b-206); [...] The last śǰ첹 (359) assures devotees that observing carefully these preceding instructions [e.g., for rudra岵] in the bright fortnight will bring them realization of all their spiritual desires; if undertaken in the dark fortnight, more mundane aims may be obtained.

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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.

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