Asmita, : 7 definitions
Introduction:
Asmita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram(अस्मित�) refers to “egoity�.—[...] Although the concept of an absolute ego [i.e., ṃb屹] is not found elsewhere in any school of Indian thought, the ego is revalued and seen to possess positive qualities by several Tantric traditions that developed around the end of the first millennium. The most evident precedent is Patañjali’s Yoga where egoity () is considered to be the object of the most intense and elevated form of concentration (samādhi). It leads directly to the realisation of the pure consciousness nature of the Person (ܰṣa) and hence his detachment from the domain of the bondage of Nature (ṛt) which is, essentially, the sphere of objectivity.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary(अस्मित�).—Egotism; दृग्दर्शनशक्त्योरेकात्मतेवास्मित� (ṛg岹śԲśٲǰٳٱ) Pat. Sūtra 1.17. 'अविद्यास्मितारागद्वेषाभिनिवेशा� पञ्च क्लेशा� � तत्र�- नित्येषु नित्यत्वाभिमान� (avidyāsmitārāgadveṣābhiniveśā� pañca kleśā� | tatrā- nityeṣu nityatvābhimāna�) |' इत� टीका (iti ṭīkā) Śiśupālavadha 4.55.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary(अस्मित�):—[=-] [from asmi] f. egoism, [Yoga-sūtra] [commentator or commentary] on [Śiśupāla-vadha iv, 55, etc.]
[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.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary(अस्मित�):�(nf) ego; vanity, pride; assertion.
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Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary(अस्मित�):—n. 1. egotism; one's self pride; vanity; self-esteem; ego; 2. existence; presence;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Asmi, Dhavala.
Starts with: Asmitai, Asmitam, Asmitasamadhi.
Full-text: Asmitam, Klesha, Asmitasamadhi, Asmitai, Aparamrishta, Viparyaya, Avidya.
Relevant text
Search found 36 books and stories containing Asmita, , Asmi-ta, Asmi-tā; (plurals include: Asmitas, s, tas, tās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Sūtra 2.3 [Kleśas] < [Book II - Sādhana-pāda]
Sūtra 2.6 [—egoism] < [Book II - Sādhana-pāda]
Sūtra 1.22 < [Book I - Samādhi-pāda]
Samkhya elements in the Bhagavata-purana (by Jumli Nath)
Part 3 - Obstacles of Liberation < [Chapter 4a - Bondage and Liberation in the Sāṃkhya philosophy]
Part 1.3 - Evolutes of Prakṛti < [Chapter 2a - Theory of Creation and Dissolution in Sāṃkhya philosophy]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 24 - The Yoga Meditation < [Chapter VII - The Kapila and the Pātañjala Sāṃkhya (yoga)]
Part 21 - Sorrow and its Dissolution < [Chapter VII - The Kapila and the Pātañjala Sāṃkhya (yoga)]
Part 4 - An Early School of Sāṃkhya < [Chapter VII - The Kapila and the Pātañjala Sāṃkhya (yoga)]
Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System (by Sasikumar. B)
Chapter 4.2b - Kleśa or Viparyaya (afflictions) in Sāṅkhya
Chapter 4.2a - Phenomenology in Sāṅkhya
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
The concept of Klesas (afflictions) (in Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
The concept of Samadhi (in Yoga) < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
The concept of Kaivalya (liberation)—The final Goal < [Chapter 4 - Textual Examination of the Text]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Hplc-ms, hrms analysis of microbial acid free, short chain alkyl sophorosides < [2015: Volume 4, May issue 5]
A rapid iodometric method for qualitative detection of ahl lactonases < [2014: Volume 3, January issue 1]
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