A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Icchasakti
This page describes Icchasakti which is located on page 62 of the second 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 “Icchasakti” according to 20 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
Icchashakti s Opening and Closing of eyes Knower, known and Knowledge is the Triputi[2] that results as Jagat. Before memory, this Jagat gets absorbed in Shakti and attains oneness. Smriti Shakti rises, when there arises the will towards manifestation. Again due to Iccha shakti s will towards Laya, the memory is lost and the Jagat merges into Shakti. Jnana Shakti absorbs the Jagat and then unites with Shiva.[3] Notes and Sanskrit references: [1] Cf....
Read full contents: Verse 208-210 [Shakti shines as Anubhava and Smriti]
Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is stated: yat padodakam adhaya shivahshirasi nrityati yan nabhi-nalinad asid brahma loka-pitamahah yad-iccha-shakti-vikshobhad brahmandodbhava-sankshayau tam aradhaya govindam sthanam agryam yad icchati “If one desires the topmost abode, he should worship the lotus feet of Shri Govinda; for Shiva dances in ecstasy after accepting on his head water that has washed His lotus feet; Brahma, the grandfather...
Read full contents: Verse 2.1.340
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
It is also stated in the Skanda Purana: मायामयेत्य् अविद्येति नियतिर् मोहिनीति च प्रकृतिर् वासनेत्य् एवं तवेच्छानन्त कथ्यतेmayamayety avidyeti niyatir mohiniti ca prakritir vasanety evam tavecchananta kathyate Shri Bhagavan s potency of desire (iccha-shakti) has innumerable names such as Maya (illusion), avidya (ignorance), jada (dull matter), mohini (enchantress), prakriti (nature), and vasana (material desire)....
Read full contents: Verse 2.4.173
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