Shaiva Agamas

Shaiva Agamas consists of 92 Agamas which are classified into 10 Shiva agamas, 18 Rudra agamas and 64 Bhairav Agamas. Further, the 28 are classified into four classes: Kapalikam/Kapala, Kalamukham, Pasupatam, Saivam. The last kind Saivam/Shaivism is further classified into two subclasses – Kashmiri Shaivism and Saiva Siddhantam. Kasmira Saiva is in vogue in the North and Siddhanta Saiva in South India. The Shaiva agamas are given to mankind by Kausika Rishi, Kasyapa Rishi, Bharadvaja Rishi, Gautama Rishi, Agastya Rishi 

Sixty-six people learnt the Saiva Agamas, which emanated from Lord Siva. Not all of them learnt all the Agamas. The first 10 Agamas are Kamika, Yogaja, Cintya, Kaarana, Ajitha, Dipta, Sukshma, Sahasra, Amsuman and Suprabheda. Ten divine persons learnt these, each one learning one of the 10. The names of these 10 are: Pranava, Sudhaakya, Sudipta, Kaarana, Susiva, Eesa, Sukshma, Kaala, Amsu and Dasesa. Each of them taught two devotees. So 20 more people learnt the first 10 Agamas. These 20 include Trikala, Hara, Bhasma, Vibhu, Gopati, Ambika, Sarva Rudra, Trimoorthi, Hutaasana, Vaishravana, Prabhanjana, Bhima, Dharma, Ugra, Aditya, Vignesa, Sasi etc.

So, a total of 30 people learnt the first 10 Agamas, which are known as Siva Bheda. The remaining 18 Agamas were studied by 18 people, each of whom taught one person. So a total of 36 persons studied these 18 Agamas. Anadi Rudra, Paramesvara, Parvathi, Padmabhu, Vyoma, Prajapathi, Nandikesa, Brihaspati are the names of some who studied these 18 Agamas, which are known as Rudra Bheda.

They also have Upa Agamas that support the texts. There are two hundred and four Upa-Agamas that support the twenty-eight Agamas.

Shiva Agama

Shiva agamas are “Dualistic philosophy” which is also know as “Dualism“, “Dvaitam” or Bheda. Shiva agamas consists of 10 Agamas

1. Kamikam
2. Yogajam
3. Chintyam
4. Karanam
5. Ajitham
6. Sudiptam/Diptam
7. Suksmam
8. Sahasram
9. Suprabhedam
10. Amsuman
    
    

    Kamikam

    Feet – 100,000 biliion – Pranava, Trikala, Hara
    Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. Revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Yogajam

    Shin – 100,000 – Sudhakya, Bhasma, Vibhu
    Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. Revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Chintyam

    Toes – 300,000 or 1000 – Sudipta, Gopati, Ambika
    Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. Revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Karanam

    Ankle – 10 million or 40million – Karana, Sarva, Prajapathi
    Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. Revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Ajitham

    Knees – 100,000 or 10,000 – Susicha, Siva, Achyuta
    Revealed by the Sadyojata Mukha. Revealed to Kausika Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Diptam

    Thighs – 100,000 – Isa, Trimurti, Hutasana
    Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. Revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Suksmam

    Genitive organ – 10 million – Sukshma, Vaisravana, Prabhanca
    Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. Revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Sahasram

    Hip – 1 million millions – Kala, Bhima, Dharma
    Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. Revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Suprabhedam

    Navel – 30 millions – Dasesa, Ganesa, Sasi
    Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. Revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

    Amsuman

    Back – 500,000 – Amsu, Ugra, Ravi

    Revealed by the Vamadeva Mukha. Revealed to Kasyapa Rishi, who then taught to three celestial who propagate it on earth

Rudra Agama

Rudra agamas are “Qualified non-dualism” philosophy which is also know as Vishishta Advaitam or Bhedabedha. Rudra agamas consists of 18 Agamas

1. Vijayam
2. Nisvasam
3. Svayambhuvam
4. Agneyam/Anala
5. Viram/Bhadra
6. Rauravam/Kaurava
7. Makutam
8. Vimalam/Viraja
9. Chandrajnanam/Chandrahasa
10. Mukhabimbam
11. Prodgitam/Udgita
12. Lalitham
13. Siddham/Siddhamata
14. Santanam/Bheda
15. Sarvoktham/Narasimha
16. Parameswara
17. Kiranam
18. Vathulam/Parahita
    

    Vijayam

    Stomach – 120 millions – Anadirudra, Parameswara
    Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. Revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Nisvasam

    Heart – 10 million – Dasarna, Sailasambhava
    Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. Revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Svayambhuvam

    Nipple – 15 million – Nidhana, Padmasambhava
    Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. Revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Agneyam

    Eye – 30,000 – Vyoma, Hutasana
    Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. Revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Viram

    Neck – 100,000 – Tejas, Prajapati
    Revealed by the Aghora Mukha. Revealed to Bharadvaja Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Rauravam

    Ears – 80,000 million – Brahmanesa, Nandikesvara
    Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. Revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Makutam

    Crown – 100,000 – Siva, Mahadeva
    Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. Revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Vimalam

    Arms – 300,000 – Sarvamatra, Virabatra
    Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. Revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Chandrajnanam

    Chest – 30 millions – Ananta, Brhaspati
    Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. Revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Mukhabimbam

    Face – 100,000 – Prasanta, Dadhichi

    Revealed by the Tatpurusha Mukha. Revealed to Gautama Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Prodgitam

    Tongue – 300,000 – Sulin, Kavacha
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Lalitham

    Cheeks – 8000 – Alayesa, Rudra Bhairava
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Siddham

    Forehead – 15 millions – Bindu, Chandesvara
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Santanam

    Kundala ( ear rings) – 6000 – Sivanishta, Samsapayana
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Sarvoktham

    Sacred thread – 200,000 – Somadeva, Nrusimha
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Parameswara

    Garland – 1,200,000 – Sridevi, Usanas
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Kiranam

    Ornaments – 50 millions – Devatarksya, Samvartana
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Vathulam

    Garment – 100,000 – Siva, Mahakala
    Revealed by the Isana Mukha. Revealed to Agastya Rishi, who then taught to two celestial who propagate it on earth

    Bhairava Agamas

    Shrikanthi Samhita of the 64 Bhairava Tantras and their 8 classifications Yamalasataka, Bhairavasataka, Mattasatka, Mangalastka, Cakrastka, Baharupastka, Vagishastka, Shikastka

    1. Brahma Yamala
    2. Vishnu Yamala
    3. Rudra Yamala
    4. Swacanda Yamala
    5. Atharvana Yamala
    6. Adi Yamala / Ruru Yamala
    7. Vetala Yamala
    8. Devi Yamala / Skanda Yamala
    9. Swachanda Bhairav Tantra
    10. Unmatta Bhairav Tantra
    11. Chanda Bhairav Tantra
    12. Krodha Bhairav Tantra
    13. Asitanga Bhairav Tantra
    14. Mahochusma Bhairav Tantra
    15. Kapalisa Bhairav Tantra
    16. Ananda bhairav / Trishrishiro Bhairav Tantra
    17. Rakta Mata Tantra
    18. Lampata Mata Tantra
    19. Laksmi Mata Tantra/Rasmimata
    20. Kalika Mata Tantra
    21. Pingala Mata Tantra
    22. Utphulla  Mata Tantra
    23. Visvavandya Mata Tantra/ Vimbadha / Bimbaadh
    24. Mata Mata Tantra
    25. Picu Mangala Tantra / Picubhairavi
    26. Bhairavi Mangala Tantra / Tantra Bhairavi
    27. Brahmi Mangala Tantra
    28. Kala Mangala Tantra / Tantra Mangala Tantra
    29. Vijaya Mangala Tantra
    30. Candra Mangala Tantra
    31. Mangala Mangala Tantra
    32. Sarva Mangala Mangala Tantra
    33. Mantra Chakra Tantra
    34. Varna Chakra Tantra
    35. Sakti Chakra Tantra
    36. Kala Chakra Tantra
    37. Vindu Chakra Tantra / Bindu
    38. Nada Chakra Tantra
    39. Guhya Cakra Tantra 
    40. Purna Chakra Tantra
    41. Andhaka Bahurupa Tantra
    42. Ruru bheda Bahurupa Tantra / Rudrabhedha
    43. Aja Bahurupa Tantra / Arja
    44. Varnabheda Bahurupa Tantra / Varnabhant
    45. Yama Bahurupa Tantra / Mala
    46. Vidanga Bahurupa Tantra / Bidanga
    47. Matrrodana Bahurupa Tantra
    48. Jalima Bahurupa Tantra / Jvalini
        
    49. Bhairavi Vagisa Tantra
    50. Citrika Vagisa Tantra / Chinnaka
    51. Hamsa Vagisa Tantra / Hinsa
    52. Kadambika Vagisa Tantra
    53. Hrllekha Vagisa Tantra
    54. Candralekha Vagisa Tantra
    55. Vidyullekha Vagisa Tantra
    56. Vidvanmata  Vagisa Tantra
        
    57. Bhairavi Sikha Tantra
    58. Vina Sikha Tantra
    59. Vinamani Sikha Tantra
    60. Sammoha Sikha Tantra
    61. Damara Sikha Tantra / Bhargashikha
    62. Atharvana Sikha Tantra / Atharvaka
    63. Kabandha Sikha Tantra
    64. Shiacheda Sikha Tantra / Shirshceda.
        

    Yamala

    One of the Tantras themselves, namely Nārāyaṇīya Tantra points out that the Vedas themselves have originated from the Yāmaḷas, a class of Tantras of considerable importance and also magnitude. The principle Yāmaḷas are eight in number. Just as the original Shaiva Tantras or āgamas represent the Rudra or Sadāśiva tradition, the Yāmaḷas represent the Bhairava tradition and it is further narrated that the Yāmaḷas were first communicated to mankind by the following eight Bhairavas: Svacchanda, Krōdha, Unmatta, Ugra & Kapālin, Jhankāra, śēkhara, and Vijaya.

    1. 1. Rudrayāmaḷa
       2. Skandayāmaḷa
       3. Brahmayāmaḷa
       4. Viṣṇuyāmaḷa
       5. Yamayāmaḷa
       6. Vāyuyāmaḷa
       7. Kubērayāmaḷa
       8. Indrayāmaḷa