Ekantin, Eka-antin, Ekāntin, Ekāntī, Ekanti: 11 definitions
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Ekāntin (एकान्तिन्) refers to a classification of Vaiṣṇavas, as discussed in the twenty-second chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.—Description of the chapter [vaiṣṇava-ācāra]:—[...] The different types of Vaiṣṇavas are explained on the “natural” grounds that peoples’ states are determined by past karmans (3-5)—[e.g., ekāntins (11-13a)] [...]. All of these are distinguished by some overt sign or profession. [...] The Lord asks Nārada to honor all these kinds of persons. All of them, He says, are eligible to do yāgas as well as pūjās. Even their mere glance can wash away the sins of those less fortunate and endowed (57-64a).
2) Ekāntin (एकान्तिन्) refers to someone who has undergone Cakramaṇḍala-Dīkṣā (“initiation”), as discussed in chapter 9 of the Viśvāmitrasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (dīkṣā) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—Description of the chapter [dīkṣā-vidhi]: [...] After worshipping the Lord in the maṇḍala-motif (74-75), the newly initiated person is warned to observe certain rules and to avoid certain prohibited activities (76-83). The initiation rites draw to a close with more homa-offerings and with rewards given to the preceptor (84-88). One who has undergone this “best” kind of cakramaṇḍaladīkṣā is worthy to be called an Ekāntin, a Pāñcarātrika, a Sūri; a Bhāgavata a Sāttvata and a Pāñcakālika (89-94а).
3) Ekāntin (एकान्तिन्) refers to a classification of those aligned with the Pāñcarātra philosophy, as discussed in chapter 2 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [tantra-vyākhyā]: This chapter concerns itself with a clarification of certain ideas and terms, viz., [...] how the Pāñcarātra believers’ extremist groups [pāramārthikas] differ among themselves—e.g., Vaikhānasa, Sāttvata, Śikhin, Ekāntin, Mūlaka—and how each of these so-called groups is to be understood and how each is interrelated to the other four (26-35), [...]
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsEkanti [એકાંટી] in the Kachchhi language is the name of a plant identified with Tribulus terrestris var. bicornutus (Fisch. & C.A. Mey.) Hadidi from the Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop) family having the following synonyms: Tribulus bicornutus, Tribulus hispidus. For the possible medicinal usage of ekanti, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryEkāntin (एकान्तिन्).—a. devoted to one object only; अहो अत्यद्भुतं ह्येतद् दुर्लभैकान्ति- नामपि (aho atyadbhutaṃ hyetad durlabhaikānti- nāmapi) Bhāgavata 7.1.15. -m. a worshipper of Viṣṇu.
Ekāntin is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and antin (अन्तिन्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkāntin (एकान्तिन्).—i. e. ekānta + in, adj., f. nī, Adoring one being only, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 6, 9, 38.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkāntin (एकान्तिन्).—[adjective] = 2 ekānta, [abstract] ntitva [neuter]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkāntin (एकान्तिन्):—[from eka] mfn. idem, [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkāntin (एकान्तिन्):—[(ntī-ntinī-nti) a.] Devoted to one object.
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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.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconĒkānti (ஏகாந்தி) noun < ஏகாந்தம். [egantham.]
1. See ஏகாந்தன். [eganthan.] Colloq.
2. One who looks at things from only one point of view; ஏகாந்தவாதி. [eganthavathi.] (தேசிகப். பரமத. [thesigap. paramatha.] 26.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryEkāntī (एकान्ती):—adj. 1. having single ringlet; 2. having only one fold;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Eka.
Full-text (+18): Ekantitva, Paramaikanti, Ekantim-lokantim, Ekantim Lokantim, Paramarthika, Pakasthana, Mayakarya, Mulaka, Parshada, Bhagavadbhakta, Bhakti, Suri, Pancakalika, Pancaratrika, Nirgunabhakti, Arciradikathana, Cakramandaladiksha, Bhaktisvarupa, Kriyamishra, Gunamishra.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Ekantin, Eka-antin, Ekāntin, Aegaanthi, Egaanthi, Ekanthi, Ēkānti, Ekāntī, Ekanti, Eganthi, Ekantins; (plurals include: Ekantins, antins, Ekāntins, Aegaanthis, Egaanthis, Ekanthis, Ēkāntis, Ekāntīs, Ekantis, Eganthis, Ekantinses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brahma Sutras (Govinda Bhashya) (by Kusakratha das Brahmacari)
Sūtra 3.3.8 < [Adhyaya 3, Pada 3]
Adhikarana 3: The Ekanti Devotees do not Meditate on all the Lord’s Qualities < [Adhyaya 3, Pada 3]
Sūtra 3.3.9 < [Adhyaya 3, Pada 3]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.7 (correct conclusion, 7-9) < [Adhikaraṇa 2 - Sūtras 6-9]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.8 (correct conclusion, continued) < [Adhikaraṇa 2 - Sūtras 6-9]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 12 - Bhāgavata and the Bhagavad-gita < [Chapter XIV - The Philosophy of the Bhagavad-gītā]
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 273 < [Volume 11 (1911)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 65 < [Volume 5 (1879)]
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