Aikatmya, Aikātmya: 9 definitions
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Alternative spellings of this word include Ekatmy.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य) refers to “oneness”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 1.12.456-459.—Accordingly, “By reflecting on ultimate reality, (the energy of the goddess) wanders throughout the whole universe, including the gods, demons and men as the division of pervasion and the pervader. Through the Yoga (lit. ‘union’), by means of which (this energy) is checked (and so appropriated); and by the unfolding of its essential nature, the yogi becomes of that nature, endowed with the very essence of accomplishment. By attaining oneness [i.e., aikātmya] in this way, Yoga—Āṇava, Śākta and Śāmbhava—has been explained, which illumines the meaning of the teacher’s (instruction)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य) refers to “oneness”, according to Jayaratha ad Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava verse 4.14.—Accordingly, “Then leaving behind the kula, i.e. the body, she goes to the one who is in the realm of akula, the supreme, i.e. full […] Person, the highest authority, who is without a body and without bodily form, with his innate nature manifest and therefore lacking qualities, i.e. she reaches oneness (aikātmya) with Him. This is the meaning [of this verse]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य).—
1) Unity, unity of soul; यथैकात्म्यानुभावानां विकल्परहितः स्वयम् (yathaikātmyānubhāvānāṃ vikalparahitaḥ svayam) Bhāgavata 6.8.32.
2) Identity, sameness.
3) Oneness with the Supreme Soul.
Derivable forms: aikātmyam (ऐकात्म्यम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य).—i. e. eka-ātman + ya, n. Unity with the universal soul.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य).—[neuter] unity of essence or nature.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Aikātmya (ऐकात्म्य):—[from aika] n. ([from] ekātman), unity of the soul, unity of being, oneness, identity, [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] oneness with the Supreme Spirit, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAikātmya (ऐकात्म्य) [Also spelled ekatmy]:—(nm) identity, oneness.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.229 [Sāmānya] < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 3.2.19 (Unity of Soul, an an objection) < [Chapter 2 - Of the Inference of Soul and Mind]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.5.43 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Mantra 2.1 < [Chapter 2 - Second Khanda]