Ishta Deva
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
In the Yoga school of Hinduism, Ishta Deva is any "personal deity" or "spiritual inspiration", but not a creator God. Patanjali's concept of Isvara in Yoga philosophy functions as a "transformative catalyst or guide for aiding the yogin on the path to spiritual emancipation".
When
- First attested
- 200 BCE
- Attested period
- -200 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Associated with Patanjali's Yogasutras.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Īśvara
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In the Yoga school of Hinduism, it is any "personal deity" (Ishta Deva or Ishta Devata) or "spiritual inspiration", but not a creator God.”
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