Icchashakti, Icchāśakti, Iccha-shakti: 8 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Icchāśakti can be transliterated into English as Icchasakti or Icchashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ichchhashakti.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Elements of Hindu IconograpyIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति):—Third of the five Śakti to evolve, at saṃhāra (the end of an aeonic destruction). It is also known as Vidyāśakti, because it understand māyā, the objects ushered into existence by the māyā and the distinction of the soul from the above two. It evolved out of a thousandth part of the Ādiśakti. The next Śakti to evolve, out of a thousandth part of this Ādiśakti, is called the Jñānaśakti.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of ŚivaIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) refers to one of the Śaktis emanting from a thousandth part of Ādiśakti.—For the benefit of the world Śiva conceives a spontaneous idea, which results in the manifestation of śakti from his one-thousandth part. Then comes Parā-śakti, Ādi-śakti, Icchā-śakti and Kriyā-śakti, each succeeding from the 1/1000 part of the preceeding one. Vidyā is the another name of Icchāśakti. whose 1/1000 part is Mūrtasādākhya, in the form of light. On account of nature of the Icchāśakti, it is so called. Mūrta means having Kalā, i.e. form. It is called Divyaliṅga resembles burning fire. On the upper surface of it there is a beautiful face with three eyes etc .
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) is used to describe Bhairavī, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 10.7cd-17ab, while describing the worship of Bhairavī and Bhairava]—“[Bhairavī] has the appearance of vermillion or lac. [...] [She is] called Icchāśakti [and she] moves toward union with one’s own will. Having celebrated this form, [the mantrin] thinks of her as Aghoreśī. In all Tantras [this] is taught and secret. It is not made clear. My abode is visible by anyone on earth, [but] difficult to obtain. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad BhagavatamrtamIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) refers to:—Desire potency of the Lord. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Icchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) refers to the “energy of will” and represents one of the five-fold energy in Kula, according to the Kularatnapañcakāvatāra verse 1.16-23ab.—Accordingly, “Will (icchāśakti—icchā ... śaktiḥ pañcavidhā), knowledge, action and bliss—the fifth—is said to be Kuṇḍalī. That (reality), which has been explained in many ways, is the five-fold energy in Kula. O fair lady, know that (this) Kula teaching is internal and it pervades the entire universe along with the gods, demons and warlocks”.
2) Icchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) refers to the “power of will”, as discussed in the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as the Goddess says to Mahādeva: “The deity called Kubjikā arose in the form of power. It is (the god’s) power of will (icchāśakti), knowledge and action in the form of a sprout [tasya icchājñānī kriyāśaktiraṅkurākārarūpiṇī]. Impelled by my Command, he performed intense austerities. (When he had) practiced terrible austerity for a thousand divine years, a great Siddha came into being there who shined like the risen sun. [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, 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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति) refers to the one of the three powers of Viṣṇu through which he carried on the work of the universe, as discussed in chapter 3 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [viṣṇu-vaibhava]: This chapter turns to matters relating how God, through His power of māyā, pervades all the world. [...] Then it is explained that He carried on the work of the universe by means of His three śakti-powers of icchā, jñāna and kriyā—each of which controls several activities and takes many forms but yet is really the One Power behind all things (67-89). [Throughout the chapter some striking and apt metaphors are employed to underline the unity of God despite His multiple forms].
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusIcchāśakti (ಇಚ್ಛಾಶಕ್ತಿ):—
1) [noun] resoluteness of the mind; determination; resolution.
2) [noun] (phil.) the Will of the Supreme.
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 DictionaryIcchāśakti (इच्छाशक्ति):—n. will-power;
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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Partial matches: Iccha, Shakti.
Starts with: Icchashaktimant, Icchashaktimat.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 208-210 [Śakti shines as Anubhava and Smṛti] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Part 8 - Śiva tattvas and Śakti tattvas < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Part 7 - Mātṛkacakra and the reflection of the universe < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
1.7. Dependency on Parabrahman < [Chapter 3 - Analysis on the Basis of Metaphysics]
The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study) (by Ashok Majumdar)
4.4. Prana and Tridosa < [Chapter 3 - Scientific exposition of Nadi, Hridaya, Kosa and Prana]
5. The concept of Kundalini (the static form of all creative energy) < [Chapter 5 - Exposition of Thought science, Tantra and Mantra]
2. Evolution of the World of Things (Artha-prapancaka) < [Chapter 5 - Exposition of Thought science, Tantra and Mantra]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.1.340 < [Chapter 1 - The Beginning of the Lord’s Manifestation and His Instructions on Kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 3.30 < [Book 3 - Bhṛguvallī]
Pratyabhijna and Shankara’s Advaita (comparative study) (by Ranjni M.)
4.1. Powers of Śiva < [Chapter 4 - Ultimate Reality and God in Pratyabhijñā and Advaita]
Appendix 1 - Glossary of Technical Terms
5. Pratyabhijñā: The Pinnacle of Kashmir Śaivism < [Chapter 2 - Historical and Cultural background of Pratyabhijñā and Advaita Vedānta]
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