Akrishya, Ākṛṣya: 6 definitions
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Akrishya means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Ākṛṣya can be transliterated into English as Akrsya or Akrishya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य) refers to “carefully extracting (a seed)”, as prescribed by certain bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “A small hole should be bored in a tender Benincasa hispida, and the seed of the Azadirachta indica, profusely smeared with honey and melted butter should be dropped in through the hole. After the gourd is fully ripe the seed should be carefully extracted (ākṛṣya) and sown. It then produces plant which ample wealth in the form of Solanum melongena of huge size”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य):—A process of extraction through which specified component may be extracted
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य) refers to “having caught (a fish)”, according to verse 11.39-45 of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] O beloved, having quickly caught (ākṛṣya) that fish with the net of Śakti, the lord of Siddhas will study (the scripture) in the belly of that fish. Practicing (the teachings) of the book in the middle of that (fish), he (will become) powerful. He will see (reality) once seen that unique and excellent teaching”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य) refers to “having drawn (the breath)”, according to the Yogayājñavalkya, an ancient Sanskrit text from the 8th century dealing with the eight components of Yoga in over 500 verses.—Accordingly, [while describing a practice of breathing]: “Having drawn (ākṛṣya) the breath in through the tongue [whose edges are curled up to form a tube], the man who constantly drinks [the breath this way] does not [suffer from] fatigue or [excessive] heat [in the body] and all [minor] diseases are cured. Having drawn in the breath (ākṛṣya) at the junctures of the day or an hour before sunrise, he who drinks it [thus] for three months, good lady, [gains] eloquent speech and within six months of practice, he is freed from all serious diseases”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य) refers to “bringing forth” (after dividing oneself in two halves), as discussed in the first chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [prastāvanā-adhyāya]: [...] In the beginning, before Creation, according to Nārada, the Sāttvic Vāsudeva existed alone in the Void. For His own pleasure [krīḍā] He divided Himself into two parts, bringing forth [ākṛṣya] Saṃkarṣaṇa, who in turn created Pradyumna, who in his own turn produced Aniruddha. These four Forms constitute the essential Godhead-also known respectively as Haṃsa, Nanda (sc. Nāda), Vyoma and Parahaṃsa (25b-45).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Ākṛṣya (आकृष्य) refers to “having attracted” (an assembly of deities), according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, “[...] [He should visualize] a seed of knowledge [representing] the self-existent one (viz., hūm) at the center of a lotus on a sun [disk] in [his] heart. Then he should emit rays of various colors, [which] fill the sky. Having attracted (ākṛṣya) an assembly of deities formed by Jñānaḍākinī, he should make the Lord of the world seated at the center of a hollow space in the sky. [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Akrishyakrishya, Akrishyamana.
Full-text: Samakrishya, Akrishyakrishya, Upakattha, Tambulapetika, Tambulakaranka, Purnapatra, Vell, Krida, Prastavanadhyaya, Shiras.
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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.6.39 < [Chapter 6 - Description of Kaṃsa’s Strength]
Verse 5.8.15 < [Chapter 8 - The Killing of Kaṃsa]
Verse 5.24.28 < [Chapter 24 - The Killing of the Kola Demon]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 146 < [Volume 7 (1883)]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.169 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.128 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 1.1.1 < [Chapter 1 - Bhauma (the earthly plane)]