Ekashana, Eka-asana, Ekāśana, Ekāsana: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Ekashana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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 Ekāśana can be transliterated into English as Ekasana or Ekashana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Ekashana in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Ekāsana (एकासन) refers to “sitting on the same (cushion)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] At the behest of the Brahmins, Śiva applied Red powder on the head of Pārvatī. The lustre of Pārvatī at that time was beyond description and very wondrous. Thereafter at the bidding of the Brahmins both sat on the same (ekāsana) cushion and attained such a lustre as accentuated joy in the hearts of the devotees. O sage, then they returned to their apartment and, at my behest performed the rite of Saṃsrava Prāśana, of wonderful sportive nature that they were. [...]”.

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Ekāśana (एकाशन) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.48.3) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Ekāśana) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

Purana book cover
context information

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Discover the meaning of ekashana or ekasana in the context of Purana from relevant books on Exotic India

Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Ekashana in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Ekāsana refers to: sitting or living alone M.I, 437; Sn.718; Dh.305; J.V, 397; Miln.342; Vism.60 (expld. with reference to eating, viz. ekāsane bhojanaṃ ekāsanaṃ, perhaps comparing āsana with asana2. The foll. °āsanika is ibid. expld. as “taṃ sīlam assā ti ekāsaniko”).

Note: ekāsana is a Pali compound consisting of the words eka and āsana.

Pali book cover
context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Discover the meaning of ekashana or ekasana in the context of Pali from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: