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Prakamya, ʰ峾ⲹ, ʰ峾ⲹ: 17 definitions

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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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Prakamya in Yoga glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Yoga

ʰ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 Birch

ʰ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.

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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).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ʰ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 Index

ʰ峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—An Uttama siddhi;1 a yogaiśvarya.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 5; 36. 51: 44. 108.
  • 2) Vāyu-purāṇa 13. 3, 14.
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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.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

ʰ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

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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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

ʰ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.

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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.

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In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worlds

ʰ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.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

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: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

峾ⲹ (प्राकाम्�).—n S One of Shiva's eight attributes,--irresistible will or fiat.

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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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

ʰ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 Dictionary

ʰ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 Dictionary

ʰ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 Dictionary

1) 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 Dictionary

ʰ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: .

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

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: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

ʰ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).

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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