Meaning & Origin
Yogmayi represents the union of yoga (spiritual practice) and maya (illusion) in Hinduism.
Spiritual meaning
A symbol of spiritual growth through understanding and transcending worldly illusions.
Language details
योगमयी
Full of Yoga
योगमयी
पूर्ण योग
யோகமயீ
யோக முதலிய ஒருவன்
యోగమయీ
యోగ మూళం
Yogmayi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Union of Yoga and Illusion
Yogmayi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Union of Yoga and Illusion
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Yog-mah-yee
/jɔɡməjˈiː/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Amethyst
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Yogmayi is the embodiment of the divinity that transcends the dualistic aspect of yoga and maya in Hinduism. It signifies the ultimate goal of yoga, which is to break free from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth by attaining self-realization. Yogmayi is a revered deity in the yogic tradition and is believed to bestow spiritual knowledge and wisdom upon her devotees.
From a spiritual perspective, Yogmayi represents the union of the absolute reality (Brahman) and the relative reality (Maya). This union symbolizes the ultimate truth that the eternal Self (Atman) and the transient world (Maya) are not separate but are fundamentally interconnected. Yogmayi helps her devotees to transcend the illusion of maya and experience the bliss of the Self. Through her grace, one can embark on the path of self-realization and attain spiritual enlightenment.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit योग (yoga) + मय (maya) • Not directly from Vedas or Upanishads, but composed of Vedic words.
Historical references
Yogmayi is also known as Parvati. She is the consort of Shiva, the destroyer god in the Hindu pantheon. Parvati is also known as the goddess of fertility, love, and marriage.
2nd Century BCE - 2nd Century CE
Another reference to Yogmayi comes from the 13th century scripture, the Devi Bhagavatam. In this text, Yogmayi is described as the goddess of yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices. She is the source of all knowledge and wisdom, and is often depicted with a trident, lotus, and bowl of rice, symbolizing her role as the giver of sustenance and nourishment.
13th Century CE
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