Samsiddhi, Saṃsiddhi: 14 definitions
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Samsiddhi means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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: ManthanabhairavatantramSaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि) refers to “accomplishment”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 4.8.107-108.—Accordingly, “O goddess, the inner procedure can only be accomplished by the outer liturgy (bāhyakrama). There would be no inner practice without the external one. The accomplishment of the invisible that bestows realisation is by means of the visible [saṃsiddhi—dṛṣṭenādṛṣṭasaṃsiddhiḥ pratītiṃ]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchSaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि) refers to “having completely perfected” (a particular power/element), according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for nine months, the earth-element is perfected. When the earth-element has been completely perfected (saṃsiddhi), the best of Yogins becomes [hard] like diamond. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiSaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि) refers to “fully accomplished”, according to the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi [i.e., Cakrasamvara Meditation] ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “A small Hūṃ in the heart, a small Hūṃ seal of light, sparkling together, Abiding in Akaniṣṭha paradise, fully accomplished (anādi-saṃsiddhi), existing from eternity, Thrice sacred Cakrasaṃvara, attract her equally near to (one’s) navel”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysaṃsiddhi : (f.) success.
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि).—f S Nature, disposition, natural state or quality. 2 Perfection, completion, accomplishment.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishsaṃsiddhī (संसिद्धी).—f Disposition, nature. Perfection.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि).—f.
1) Completion, complete accomplishment or attainment; स्वनुष्ठितस्य धर्मस्य संसिद्धिर्हरितोषणम् (svanuṣṭhitasya dharmasya saṃsiddhirharitoṣaṇam) Bhāg. 1.2.13; Kumārasambhava 2.63; Manusmṛti 6.29.
2) Absolution, final beatitude; संसिद्धिं परमां गताः (saṃsiddhiṃ paramāṃ gatāḥ) Bhagavadgītā (Bombay) 8.15;3.2.
3) Nature, natural disposition, state or quality.
4) A passionate or intoxicated woman.
5) The last consequence, result.
6) The last decisive word.
Derivable forms: saṃsiddhiḥ (संसिद्धिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि).—f.
(-ddhiḥ) 1. Nature, disposition, the natural state or quality. 2. Perfection, completion, accomplishment. 3. Final emancipation. 4. A passionate or intoxicated woman. E. sam before siddhi completion.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि).—i. e. sam-sidh + ti, f. 1. Perfection, [Bhagavadgītā, (ed. Schlegel.)] 3, 20; [Pañcatantra] 4, 21. 2. Obtaining, [Kathāsaritsāgara, (ed. Brockhaus.)] 13, 166. 3. Natural disposition, nature.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि).—[feminine] accomplishment, perfection, success, result.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Saṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि):—[=saṃ-siddhi] [from saṃ-siddha > saṃ-sidh] f. complete accomplishment or fulfilment, perfection, success, [Gobhila-śrāddha-kalpa; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] perfect state, beatitude, final emancipation, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata; Purāṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] the last consequence or result, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] fixed or settled opinion, the last or decisive word, [Rāmāyaṇa] ([cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] also = ‘nature’; ‘natural state or quality’; ‘a passionate or intoxicated woman’).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃsiddhi (संसिद्धि):—(ddhiḥ) 2. f. Nature, disposition, quality; perfection; a passionate or drunken woman.
[Sanskrit to German]
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSaṃsiddhi (ಸಂಸಿದ್ಧಿ):—
1) [noun] the fact of being accomplished (successfully).
2) [noun] the state of being perfect, complete; completeness; perfection.
3) [noun] a thing achieved, by talent, skill, diligent work, perseverance, courage, etc.; a feat; an achievement.
4) [noun] the final emancipation of the soul from the bondages of the earthly life.
5) [noun] the essential character of a thing; quality or qualities that make something what it is; characteristic; nature.
6) [noun] an excited or irated woman.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Samsiddhia, Samsiddhika, Samsiddhikadrava, Samsiddhisu.
Ends with: Atmasamsiddhi, Svabhavasamsiddhi, Yajnasamsiddhi, Yogasamsiddhi.
Full-text: Samsiddhika, Yogasamsiddhi, Samsitti, Yajnasamsiddhi, Abhirata, Mathana, Vanch, Sadhana.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 8.15 < [Chapter 8 - Tāraka-brahma-yoga (the Yoga of Absolute Deliverance)]
Verse 18.45 < [Chapter 18 - Mokṣa-yoga (the Yoga of Liberation)]
Verse 6.37 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyāna-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Meditation)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 11.35 [Arthāpatti] < [Chapter 11 - Additional Ornaments]
Text 7.71 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 260 - Greatness of Siddheśvara (Siddha-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 6.29 < [Section III - Details of the Hermit’s Life]
Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 4.9 < [Chapter IV - Alatashanti Prakarana (Quenching the firebrand)]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.454 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]