Akrishti, Ākṛṣṭi: 12 definitions
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Akrishti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Ākṛṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Akrsti or Akrishti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Mantra-sādhana: Chapter One of the KakṣapuṭatantraĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि) or Ākṛṣṭa or Ākarṣaṇa refers to “attracting others” and represents a ritual that is accomplished by performing mantrasādhana (preparatory procedures) through japaprakāra, reciting a mantra in a specific manner, according to the Kakṣapuṭatantra verse 1.48, “ One should recite a mantra using the thumb and ring finger for the best rituals; using the thumb and middle finger for the ākṛṣṭa (syn. ākarṣaṇa, attracting others) ritual”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि) refers to “dragging away”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O goddess, (this form) bestows all fruits and gives (both) worldly enjoyment and liberation and accomplishes all (one’s) goals. She destroys all suffering and drags (away all) disturbance [i.e., kṣobha-ākṛṣṭi-karī]. She bestows tranquillity, fulfillment and accomplishment. She bestows flight and the rest as well as the most divine gathering in the circle (of initiates). O beloved, she bestows the cosmic form and whatever desire (kāma) and wealth (one may) wish for. You will thus be the object of adoration (pujyā) by means of the Vidyā of thirty-two syllables”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि).—f.
1) Attraction (in general).
2) Attraction, gravitation (in astr.); आकृष्टिशक्तिश्च मही तया यत् खस्थं गुरु स्वाभिमुखं स्वशक्त्या । आकृष्यते तत्पततीव भाति समे समन्तात् क्व पतत्वियं खे (ākṛṣṭiśaktiśca mahī tayā yat khasthaṃ guru svābhimukhaṃ svaśaktyā | ākṛṣyate tatpatatīva bhāti same samantāt kva patatviyaṃ khe) || Golādh.1.
3) Drawing or bending of a bow; ज्या° (jyā°) Amaruśataka 1.
4) (Tantric texts) Attracting an absent person by a magic formula.
Derivable forms: ākṛṣṭiḥ (आकृष्टिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि).—f.
(-ṣṭiḥ) 1. Pulling, dragging. 2. Drawing, attraction. E. āṅ before kṛṣ to drag, affix ktin.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि).—i. e. ā-kṛṣ + ti, f. 1. Drawing, [Amaruśataka, (ed. Calcutt.)] 1. 2. Attraction, [Hitopadeśa] i. [distich] 90.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि).—[feminine] drawing near, attraction.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ākṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि):—[=ā-kṛṣṭi] [from ā-kṛṣ] f. attracting, drawing towards one’s self (as of the bow-string in bending the bow), [Kapila etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] (in Tāntric texts) attracting of an absent person into one’s presence (by a magic formula), also the formula (mantra) used for this purpose.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀkṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि):—[ā-kṛṣṭi] (ṣṭiḥ) 2. f. Attraction.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Ākṛṣṭi (आकृष्टि) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Ākiṭṭhi, Āgiṭṭhi, Āyaḍḍha.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀkṛṣṭi (ಆಕೃಷ್ಟಿ):—[noun] the act of drawing towards or an instance of it.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Akrishtiman, Akrishtimant, Akrishtimantra, Akrishtishakti.
Ends with: Apakrishti, Avakrishti, Jyakrishti, Kshobhakrishti, Nagakrishti, Samakrishti, Vishvakrishti.
Full-text: Akrishtimantra, Ayaddha, Akitthi, Agitthi, Japa, Akrishta, Akarshana, Karyarambhana, Sarasvata, Kalavacana, Stambhana, Gamagama.
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