Prakamya, ʰ峾ⲹ, ʰ峾ⲹ: 17 definitions
Introduction:
Prakamya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Yogaʰ峾ⲹ (प्रकाम्य) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “ability to become irresistible�, as described in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birchʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�) refers to �(the supernatural power of) being able to obtain whatever is desired�, and as one of the “eight common Yogic paranormal powers�, represents one of the various signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) experienced by the Yoga practicioner, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise.—The last fifty-two verses of the Amanaska’s first chapter describe a temporal sequence of psychosomatic signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) brought about by absorption (laya). In the Amanaska, The 8 common yogic paranormal powers are, [e.g., the power to obtain whatever is desired (峾ⲹ)], [...] This list is similar to that given in Pātañjalayogaśāstra 3.45.

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).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translationʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�) refers to the “power of sufficiency�, representing the achievements of the south-eastern petal of the ṣṭ岹 (mystical diagram of the lotus of eight petals), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.11, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] the Liṅga shall be purified and installed with various mantras beginning with Praṇava and ending with Nama� (obeisance). The pedestal in the form of Svastika or lotus shall be assigned with Praṇava. In the eight petals, in the eight quarters, the eight achievements are identified [viz., the south-eastern is ʰ峾ⲹ (power of sufficiency)]�.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Indexʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—An Uttama siddhi;1 a yogaiśvarya.2

The Purana (पुरा�, 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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�):—[峾ⲹṃ] The power of having an irresistible will, one of the supra normal psychic power derivable from the practice of Yoga

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Studyʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�) refers to one of the ten Siddhadevīs and part of the twenty-eight Goddesses residing in the Trailokyamohanacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called 屹ṇa.—Bhūpuratraya having four openings is called Trailokyamohanacakra with white (outermost), light red (middle) the and yellow (innermost) colours. Tripurādevī controls the twenty-eight goddesses [e.g., ʰ峾ⲹ] who exist here.

Shakta (शाक्�, 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�) refers to “irresistible will� and represents one of the eleven types of extraordinary form-changing (), which itself is a subclass of the eight ṛd (extraordinary powers). These powers can be obtained by the Ārya (civilized people) in order to produce worldly miracles. The Āryas represent one of the two classes of human beings according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.46, the other being Mleccha (barbarians).
What is meant by extraordinary power to walk over water (峾ⲹ-riddhi)? It is the extraordinary power by which one walks over the surface of water of the ocean like walking on the surface of earth.

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—n S One of Shiva's eight attributes,--irresistible will or fiat.
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
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).�
1) Freedom of will; प्राकाम्यं ते विभूतिषु (峾ⲹ� te vibhūtiṣu) Kumārasambhava 2. 11.
2) Wilfulness.
3) Irresistible will, considered as one of the eight attributes or siddhis of Śiva or the Supreme Being; see सिद्धि (siddhi).
Derivable forms: 峾ⲹm (प्राकाम्यम�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—n.
(-ⲹ�) 1. Irresistible will or fiat, one of the Siva'S eight attributes. 2. Wilfulness, following or obeying one’s own will or inclination. E. pra and � before, kam to desire, aff. ṇyat .
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—i. e. prakāma + ya, n. The faculty to perform what one lists, a magical power, [Lassen, Anthologia Sanskritica.] 3, 19.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�):—[=-峾ⲹ] [from ] n. ([from] -峾) freedom of will, wilfulness, [Mahābhārata; Kumāra-sambhava; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] irresistible will or fiat (one of the 8 supernatural powers), [Monier-Williams� Buddhism 245.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�):—[+kāmya] (ⲹ�) 1. n. One of Shiva's eight attributes; his fiat; wilfulness.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)ʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: 첹.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusʰ峾ⲹ (ಪ್ರಾಕಾಮ್�):�
1) [noun] freedom of will; wilfulness; the condition of not being subject to another’s will.
2) [noun] irresistable will or fiat (as one of the eight supernatural powers).
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: Prakamyasiddhi.
Full-text (+3): Aishvarya, Prakamyasiddhi, Siddhartha, Vibhuti, Ashtasiddhi, Pakamma, Ashtamahasiddhaya, Animan, Anvavasarga, Pirakamiyam, Bhuti, Ipsita, Caturvimshati, Caturvimshativasara, Parishti, Caturvimshatidina, Caturvimshatyaha, Siddhadevi, Vikriya, Prakama.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.9.189 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees� Characteristics]
Verse 1.8.180 < [Chapter 8 - The Disappearance of Jagannātha Miśra]
Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
9. Outcome of Yoga Practice < [Chapter 4]
The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study) (by Ashok Majumdar)
5. Siddhis (supernatual powers) < [Chapter 2 - The Eight Components of Yoga]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 684: Isatva a Year After Prakamya < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Verse 682: Prakamya a Year After Prapti < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Verse 683: Salvation Easy After Prakamya < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 88 - Review of Pāśupata yoga < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 34 - Praise of the Yogin (yogi-praśaṃsānāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Chapter 27 - Worship of Liṅga (liṅgārcana) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
Attainment of the perfections < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
Notes and References for chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]