Ekanetra, Eka-netra: 8 definitions
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Ekanetra 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
According to the Aṃśumadbhedāgama, Ekanetra (4th class Vidyeśvara) has three eyes and a pacific look and bears on his head a jaṭāmakuṭa. He is clothed in white silk garments and is adorned with all ornaments. Two of his hands are in the varada and the abhaya poses, while the two remaining ones are carrying the śula and the ṭaṅka.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
1) Ekanetra (एकनेत्र), one of the fifty Rudras according to the Caryāpāda section of the Makuṭāgama (one of the 28 Saiva Siddhanta Agamas).
2) Ekanetra (एकनेत्र) refers to one of the “eight embodiments” (mūrtyaṣṭaka) of Śiva according to the Svacchandatantra 10.1161–1162 where they are identical with the eight vidyeśvaras (lords of knowledge). The eight embodiments are also mentioned in a copper-plate inscription found in Malhar, Chhattisgarh, written around 650 CE.
All these manifestations of Śiva (e.g., Ekanetra) appear at the borders of various divisions of the universe according to the Lākula system.
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)
Ekanetra (एकनेत्र) refers to one of the eight Bhairavas (bhairava-aṣṭaka) associated with Nādapīṭha (identified with Kulūta), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Bhairavas (bhairavāṣṭaka): Amogha, Mahānāda, Aṅkura, Śivottama, Ekarudra, Lakulīśa, Sūkṣmīśa, Ekanetra.
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.
Shaiva philosophy
Ekanetra (एकनेत्र) refers to one of the eight Mantreśvaras, who reside in the Vidyātattva, according to Bhaṭṭa Rāmakaṇṭha’s 10th-century Tattvatrayanirṇayavivṛti—a commentary on the 7th-century Tattvatrayanirṇaya by Sadyojyoti which discusses philosophical aspects of Śiva including the theories of Puruṣas (souls), Māyā (primal matter) and Mala (the innate impurity afflicting souls).—In Rāmakaṇṭha’s usage, the term Mantreśvara refers to the eight Vidyeśvaras, namely: Ananta (the demiurge responsible for creation), Sūkṣma, Śivottama, Ekanetra, Ekarudra, Trimūrti, Śrīkaṇṭha and Śikhaṇḍin.—Cf., e.g., his introduction to Mokṣakārikā 93.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Ekanetra (एकनेत्र).—
1) Name of Śiva; (one-eyed).
2) (With Śaivas) One of the eight forms of Vidyeśvara.
Derivable forms: ekanetraḥ (एकनेत्रः).
Ekanetra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and netra (नेत्र).
1) Ekanetra (एकनेत्र):—[=eka-netra] [from eka] m. ‘one-eyed’, Name of Śiva
2) [v.s. ...] (with Śaivas) one of the eight forms of Vidyeśvara, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
Ekanetra (एकनेत्र):—(eka + netra) m. ein Beiname Śiva’s (einäugig) [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 196,] [Scholiast]
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Ekanetra (एकनेत्र):—m. bei den ekstatischen Śaiva Bez. einer der 8 Arten von Vidyeśvara [SARVADARŚANAS. 86, 1.]
Ekanetra (एकनेत्र):——
1) *Adj. einäugig [Galano's Wörterbuch] —
2) m. — a) *Beiname Śiva's. — b) bei den ekstatischen Śaiva Bez. einer der 8 Arten von Vidyeśyara.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ekanetraka.
Full-text (+1): Ekarudra, Shivottama, Ekanetraka, Sukshmisha, Lakulisha, Shrikantha, Trimurti, Shikhandi, Mahanada, Sukshma, Murtyashtaka, Nayana, Amogha, Mantreshvara, Ananta, Ankura, Kulakula, Ekapada-Trimurti, Vidyeshvara, Avaranapuja.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Ekanetra, Eka-netra; (plurals include: Ekanetras, netras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 16 - The Syllable Oṃ And The Five Syllables (Pañcākṣara) < [Chapter 3: Śaiva tradition and Śaivacintāmaṇi]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 90 - Anointing the disciple after worshipping Śiva
Chapter 317 - The different kinds of mantras of Śiva
Chapter 145 - Different kinds of mantras and the rites of locating them
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 8 - Śiva’s Mental worship < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 30 - The Kāmya rites of the followers of Śiva < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 31 - The Hymn of lord Śiva < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Temple worship and Rituals as per Shaiva Agamas (by Gayathri Balasubramanian)
Part 3 - The Dhavajastambha (temple deity flag or symbol) < [Chapter 2 - Temple and its Components]
Part 4 - Daily rituals (Nitya-puja) < [Chapter 3 - Temple Rituals]
Narada Purana (English translation) (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 66 - Daily Prayers and Ritual < [Part 3 - Pūrva-bhāga: Tṛtīya-pāda]
Chapter 91 - Maheśa-Mantra-Kathana—The narrative of the Mantra of Maheśa < [Part 3 - Pūrva-bhāga: Tṛtīya-pāda]