Ekamraka, Ekāmraka: 3 definitions
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Ekamraka 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
1) Ekāmraka (एकाम्रक):—The name for a ‘sacred site’ associated with the group of eight deities (mātṛ) born from Sukṛtālayā, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. Sukṛtālayā is the Last of the Eight Mahāmātṛs, residing within the Mātṛcakra (third of the five cakras) and represents water.
2) Ekāmraka (एकाम्रक):—Another name for Ujjayinī, one of the twenty-four pītha (‘sacred sites’) of the Sūryamaṇḍala according to the Ṣaṭsāhasraṭippanī and the kubjikāmata-tantra.
Ekāmraka (एकाम्रक) is the name of a sacred region, according to the Tantrasadbhāva (verse 6.218): an important Trika Tantra and a major authority for Kashmiri Trika Śaivites.—Accordingly, “For those who know the Self, Prayāga should be understood as located in the [cakra of the] navel, Varuṇā [i.e. Vārāṇasī] in the heart region, Kolagiri in the throat, Bhīmanāda in the palate, Jayantī in the place of Bindu, Caritra in [the plexus] called Nāda, and Ekāmraka in [the plexus of] Śakti. The eighth, Koṭivarṣa, is likewise said to be in the Mouth of the Guru. These are the places I have declared to be present in the person internally”.
Note: This list of eight pīṭhas (e.g., Ekāmraka) overlaps with the nine śmaśānas or pīṭhas of the Brahmayāmala’s principal maṇḍala (as outlined in chapter 3); however, it corresponds more precisely to the eight delineated in Brahmayāmala 87. Cf., also, Tantrasadbhāva 15.70:
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)
Ekāmraka (एकाम्रक) is the name of a sacred place associated with the “bank of a river”.—The Śrīkāmākhyaguhyasiddhi, also called simply Guhyasiddhi, is attributed to Matsyendranātha. In this text, the eight sites normally associated with the Mothers are identified with eight such places [i.e., isolated, lonely places] as follows:—1) Prayāga—cremation ground, 2) Varaṇā (i.e. Vārāṇasī)—a solitary tree, 3) Kollā—a mountain peak, 4) Aṭṭahāsa—a temple of the Mothers, 5) Jayantī—a palace, 6) Caritra—a deserted house, 7) Ekāmraka—the bank of a river, and 8) Devīkoṭa—a forest.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+27): Ekamra, Caritra, Prayaga, Jayanti, Ujjayini, Mahamaya, Jnatavya, Guruvaktra, Bindusthana, Pradesha, Kanthastha, Taluka, Viditatman, Nabhisamstha, Hritpradesha, Shaktimadhya, Pudgalashraya, Khatva, Gharatta, Dehala.
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Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 1.3 - Lord Liṅgarāja or Tribhubaneswar or Kṛttivāsa < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Part 1.4 - Description of Liṅga < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Part 1.2 - Śaiva traditions and legends of Bhubaneswar < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.307 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.2.365 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.2.392 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
13. Holy places in Orissa < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
10. Identification of Geographical Places < [Chapter 9 - Geography]
Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
One hundred and eight (108) names of Sāvitrī < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - The Greatness of Mahākālavana < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 7 - The Story of Indradyumna < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 198 - The Greatness of Śūleśvara Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]