Instructions on mental control, meditation, and the physical practice of yoga.
Hinduism recognizes three main sectarian branches of Āgamas, each focused on a different supreme deity: What is the difference between the Agamas and the Vedas? ДЃgama - an introduction
While the Vedas are often viewed as the "breath" of the Divine (general and eternal), the Āgamas are considered the "words" of the Divine (specific and practical). 1. The Structure of Āgamic Knowledge Instructions on mental control, meditation, and the physical
Technical manuals for temple construction, image-making (sculpting deities), and the consecration of idols. Instructions on mental control
Philosophical doctrines, the nature of the soul, and the path to liberation.
A complete Āgama is traditionally divided into four "padas" (parts), covering the full spectrum of a spiritual life: