A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ekantin
This page describes Ekantin which is located on page 587 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Ekantin” according to 6 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) [by Roma Bose]
Hence the sutra: “If it be objected that on account of (the similarity of) name (i.e. because both the svamishtha and ekantin are called ‘worshipper of Brahman ) (the ekantin, too, must be called ‘worshipper of Brahman ) (the ekantin, too, must meditate on all the attributes of the Lord), (we reply:) that has been said (under the previous sutra), on the contrary, there is that”....
Read full contents: Brahma-Sutra 3.3.8 (correct conclusion, continued)
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
The ekantin faith leads to much higher goals than the paths of those that know the Vedas and lead the lives of ascetics. The principles of this ekantin faith were enunciated by the Bhagavat himself in the battle of the Pandavas and the Kurus, when Arjuna felt disinclined to fight. This faith can be traced originally to the Sama-veda....
Read full contents: Part 12 - Bhagavata and the Bhagavad-gita
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) [by Srisa Chandra Vasu]
(Hence the knowledge of the series or gradation is necessary to entitle a person to the name of Ekantin. The word Ekanta is thus the name of Hari, for He as one stands at the end of the above series. Those who possess the knowledge of this Ekanta are designated as Ekantins.) Admitted that in order to be called an Ekantin, it is necessary to have knowledge of the gradation of the Devas: but what is the advantage if one becomes an Ekantin? To this the commentator answers....
Read full contents: First Adhyaya, First Khanda (8 mantras)
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