Ekibhava, Ekībhāva: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Ekibhava 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.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव).—Fusion, mixture, union, combination (of 2 or more letters); cf. उदात्तवति एकीभावे उदात्तं सन्ध्यमक्षरम् (udāttavati ekībhāve udāttaṃ sandhyamakṣaram), R. Pr.III.6.एकीभाव (ekībhāva) is said to be resulting from the coalescence called अभिनिहितसन्धि (abhinihitasandhi), cf. R. Pr. II.16, 17.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव) or Ekībhāvatva refers to a “state of oneness”, according to the Devīpañcaśataka, an important source of the Kālīkrama that developed in Kashmir after the Kālī Mata of the Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “[...] It is Śiva’s will in the form of the Transmental and With Mind, (arisen as) both non-dual and dual (respectively). [...] Linked to Moon, Sun and Fire, she generates the seeds of (her) energies. Her form is one and, transcendent (nirālokā), is the supreme abode. She assumes a state of oneness [i.e., ekībhāva-tva] in the middle of one who possesses (her) radiant energy. She shines, present in multiplicity (nānākhya) like the light of many suns. [...]”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव) refers to “one” (i.e., ‘oneness of phenomena’), according to the 13th-century Matsyendrasaṃhitā: a Kubjikā-Tripurā oriented Tantric Yoga text of the Ṣaḍanvayaśāmbhava tradition from South India.—Accordingly, “[...] He should treat [all phenomena] as one (ekībhāva), not as separate. He should not drink [alcohol] or eat meat idly [with no ritual purpose]. He should not drink wine without first purifying it [with mantras], and he should consume meat after he has purified it with that [wine]. He should not answer the call of nature, should not sip water, etc., while reciting mantras or in an assembly. If he does so out of folly, the curse of the Yoginīs will fall on him. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव) refers to the “joining” (of the three cities), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.1 (“Description of Tripura—the three cities”).—Accordingly, as the sons of Tāraka-Asura said to Brahmā: “[...] We will join together during midday at the time of Abhijit when the moon shall be in the constellation Puṣya, when the dark clouds (kālamegha) Puṣkara and Āvarta shower in plenty without being visible in the firmament with sporting clouds, at the end of a thousand years. These cities shall never join (ekībhāva) otherwise. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
ekībhāva : (m.) unity; solitude; loneliness.
Ekībhāva, (eka + bhāva, with ī for a in compn. with bhū) being alone, loneliness, solitude D III 245; M.II, 250; A.III, 289; V, 89, 164; Vism.34; SnA 92, 93; DhA.II, 103; VvA.202; DA.I, 253, 309. (Page 160)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव).—
1) Combination, association.
2) Common nature or property.
Derivable forms: ekībhāvaḥ (एकीभावः).
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव).—m.
(-vaḥ) Common nature or property. E. eka with cvi augment, and bhāva nature.
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव).—i. e. eka-bhū + a, m. Union. [Vedāntasāra, (in my Chrestomathy.)] in
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव).—[masculine] becoming one.
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव):—[=ekī-bhāva] [from ekī > eka] m. the becoming one, coalition, [Vedāntasāra; Ṛgveda-prātiśākhya etc.]
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव):—[ekī-bhāva] (vaḥ) 1. m. Common nature.
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव):—(von ekībhū) m. das Einswerden, Vereinigung [Suśruta 1, 372, 15.] udāttavatyekībhāva udāttaṃ saṃdhyamakṣaram [Prātiśākhya zum Ṛgveda 3, 6.] [Prātiśākhya zur Vājasaneyisaṃhitā 4, 130.] [Vedāntasāra] in [Benfey’ Chrestomathie aus Sanskritwerken 217, 10.]
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव):—m. das Einswerden , Vereinigung.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Ēkībhāva (ಏಕೀಭಾವ):—[noun] the fact or an instance of integrating; the resultant feeling or attitude.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Ekībhāva (एकीभाव):—n. 1. combination; association; 2. common nature/property;
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.
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