Agama literally means "tradition", [1] and refers to precepts and doctrines that have come down as tradition. [8] Agama, states Dhavamony, is also a "generic name of religious texts which are at the …

Agama, post-Vedic scripture conveying ritual knowledge and considered to have been revealed by a personal divinity. Shaivite scriptures, dating probably to the 8th century, are particularly so …

In Hinduism, both Agama and Nigama refer to important categories of religious texts and teachings, albeit with some nuanced differences. Agama: Agamas are sacred texts that primarily focus on the …

Agamas form the base for many of the popular as well as specialist aspects of Hinduism. The word Agama means 'that which has come to (us)'. Tantra means 'that which protects with detail'. Sruti, the …

Nov 25, 2025 · Agama is a significant term across various Indian religious traditions. In Hinduism, it refers to foundational texts for sects like Shaiva, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism, providing guidelines for …

Welcome to an in-depth exploration of the agama lizard, a colorful and fascinating creature renowned for its unique behavior and vibrant displays.

Dec 21, 2023 · Agama is a Sanskrit word meaning “a traditional doctrine/precept,” “collection of doctrines” or “handed down and fixed by tradition.” The term is used to identify a part of the collection …

Agama (from Sranan Tongo meaning "lizard") is a genus of small-to-moderate-sized, long-tailed, insectivorous Old World lizards. The genus Agama includes at least 37 species in Africa, especially …

Agama, (genus Agama), any of about 30 species of lizards belonging to the family Agamidae (suborder Sauria). They are rather unspecialized lizards about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) long exhibiting …

Jun 13, 2025 · Āgama (आगम).—The āgamas are the basic scriptures of both Southern and Kaśmir Śaivism. Āgama means the source from which the spiritual knowledge spreads in all directions.