Ekamukti, Eka-mukti: 1 definition

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Ekamukti 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ekamukti (एकमुक्ति) refers to the “one (supreme) liberation”, according to the Kularatnapañcakāvatāra verse 1.10cd-15.—Accordingly, “[...] Knowledge of reality, contentment, realisation of the supreme Self, right action -this is the purification of the sources of transient emotions. The one (supreme) liberation (ekamukti) is said to (take place) by detachment (from the world) when the body comes to an end and is (essentially) the absence of a fall in (that) condition of (pure) consciousness. [...]”.

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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.

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