Ekantavasa, Ekamtavasa, Ekāntavāsa: 3 definitions
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Ekantavasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchEkāntavāsa (एकान्तवास) refers to “dwelling in an isolated place”, according to the Siddhasiddhāntapaddhati (2.33).—Accordingly, “Niyama is [so-called because of its] restraining of the activities of mind. [It includes] dwelling in an isolated place (ekāntavāsa); no contact [with people]; detachment”.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĒkāṃtavāsa (ಏಕಾಂತವಾಸ):—[noun] a living in solitude.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryEkāntavāsa (एकान्तवास):—n. seclusion; residence/life in seclusion; confinement;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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