Ekapada, 첹岹, 첹貹, Eka-pada: 24 definitions
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Elements of Hindu Iconograpy첹岹 (एकपा�):—Second of the eleven emanations of Rudra (岹ś-ܻ), according to the վś첹-ś貹. He keeps in his left hand the ṭvṅg, ṇa, chakra, ḍa, mudgara, varada, ṣa, and śū; while the right hands keep the dhanus, ṇṭ, 첹, kaumudi (ardha-chandra?), ٲᲹī, ṭa, 貹ś and chakra (śakti?). It is stated that the worship of this deity secures to the votary all material enjoyments.
: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shilpa)첹岹 (एकपा�) or 첹岹ūپ refers to one of the twenty-eighth forms (ūپ) of Śiva mentioned in the ٳܱ岵: twenty-eighth among the Siddhntaśaivgama. The forms of Śiva (e.g., 첹岹) are established through a process known as ⲹ, described as a five-fold process of creation.
: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)첹岹 (एकपा�).—In iconography, 첹岹 does not come under the heading ٳԲ첹, but is found under ٳԲ. This posture is seen in image of Kmkṣi (a form of Śakti) in meditation.

Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśstra) 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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaEkapada (एकपद).—A country of ancient Bhrata. The King and the people of this country came to the Rjasūya of Yudhiṣṭhira but were prevented from entering inside because of the uncontrollable crowd inside. (Śloka 17, Chapter 51, Sabh Parva, Ѳٲ).
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation첹岹 (एकपा�) refers to �(performed penance while) standing on only one leg�, according to the Śivapurṇa 2.3.15 (“The penance and reign of Traksura�).—Accordingly, as Brahm narrated: “[...] For a hundred years he [Traka] performed penance with his hands lifted up, standing on only one leg [i.e., 첹岹] and gazing at the sun. With his mind steady and firm he observed all sacred rites. Then for a hundred years, the lord and king of Asuras, Traka performed the penance: stood steady touching the ground with the single big toe. For hundred years he performed penance by drinking only water; another hundred years by sustaining himself on air alone, another hundred years standing in water and another hundred years standing on dry land. [...]�.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) 첹岹 (एकपा�).—A Bhairava god.*
- * Brahmṇḍa-purṇa IV. 20. 82.
1b) A name of Vighneśa.*
- * Brahmṇḍa-purṇa IV. 44. 68.
첹岹 (एकपा�) is a name mentioned in the Ѳٲ (cf. II.28.47, II.47.16) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Ѳٲ (mentioning 첹岹) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 śǰ첹 (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana첹岹 (एकपा�) or 첹岹purṇa refers to one of the eighteen Minor Puranas (i.e., Upapurṇa) according to the Devībhgavatapurṇa and other traditional lists of Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—The Upapurṇas (e.g., 첹岹-purṇa) can be considered as the supplements of the Mahpurṇas as those are mostly based on the Mahpurṇas. The Saurapurṇa considers the Upapurṇas as khilas i.e., supplements. [...] Though the numbers of Upapurṇas are specified as eighteen, there are many important Upapurṇas which are excluded from the lists of Upapurṇas given by different sources.

The Purana (पुरा�, purṇas) 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.
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarEkapada (एकपद).—Made up of one word; consisting of one word; cf. अथवा सन्त्य�-कपदान्यप्यवधारणानि � यथ� अब्भक्षो वायुभक्ष� � अप एव भक्षयत� वायुमव भक्षयत� � (athav santye-kapanyapyavadhraṇni | yath abbhakṣo vyubhakṣa� | apa eva bhakṣayati vyumava bhakṣayati |) M.Bh. first Āhnika; (2) a continuous word paraphrased as अखण्डप� (ṇḍ貹岹) and समानपद (Բ貹岹) by commentators; cf. तेनानन्तरा षष्ठयेकपदवत् (tennantar ṣaṣṭhayekapadavat) V.Pr.II. 18: (3) every individual word: cf. बहुक्रमे क्रमेत तस्यैकपदान� निःसृजन् (bahukrame krameta tasyaikapani niḥsṛjan) R.Pr.XI.18.
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첹貹 (एकपद�).—Made up of a single word; cf. भवति चैतदकस्मिन्नपि एकवर्ण पदम् एकपद� ऋक� एकर्चं सूक्तमित� � (bhavati caitadakasminnapi ekavarṇa padam ekapa ṛk ekarca� sūktamiti |) M. Bh. on P.I. 1.21 . 5; (2) made up of one foot (चर� (ṇa) or पा� (岹)); cf. एक एकपदैतेषां (eka ekapadaiteṣṃ) (R.Pr.XVII.24) explained by the commentator as तेषा� चतुर्णां पादाना-मष्टाक्षरादीना� एक� पादः यस्याः सा एकपद� ऋक� इत्युच्यते � (teṣṃ caturṇṃ pn-maṣṭkṣarīn� eka� 岹� yasy� s ekapa ṛk ityucyate |)

Vyakarana (व्याकर�, vykaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) 첹岹 (एकपा�) refers to “the ṅg of one foot�, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthnabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjik.—Accordingly, as the Goddess (i.e., Khageśī) said to the God (i.e., Bhairava), �(The Liṅga has) one foot (첹岹—i.e. E) . It is located in (the midst of) three energies and is adorned with the qualities of the three measures. (In five nights), O lord, I will burst apart the Liṅga. I will reveal myself and I will tell you (the teachings of the) Kula�.
Note: (Cf. Kumrikkhaṇḍa 3.13-14ab):—The letter E has the shape of a small downward-facing triangle which is likened to a person standing on one foot. It represents the Liṅga which is the core of the goddess’s ṇḍ. It consists of three measures (ٰ). The syllable AI�, which is the sonic form of the goddess within the Liṅga, consists of three and a half measures.
2) 첹岹 (एकपा�) refers to the “plane of the one-footed�, according to the Manthnabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, “The plane of the One-footed (첹岹 i.e. the letter E) is where the Skyfarer is in the Skyfarer within the Cavity of the Hair. Śrīdeva is above Meru (the triangle above the head) (ܱ貹ś) in the essential nature of the Void (kha), which is the threefold measure (of energy) (ٰ). [...]�.
3) 첹岹 (एकपा�) refers to one of the eight Guardians (ṣeٰ-ṣṭ첹) associated with Ndapīṭha (identified with Kulūta), according to the Manthnabhairavatantra.—[...] The eight Guardians (ṣeٰṣṭ첹): 첹岹, Budbuda, Ghaṇṭvdanaka, Ghora, Gharghara, Valkala, Līla, Laṅkeśvara.
: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shaktism)첹岹 (एकपा�) or 첹岹tantra refers to one of the thirty-three Dakṣiṇatantras, belonging to the Ś岵 (or Śktatantra) division of the Ā tradition. The Ś岵s represent the wisdom imparted by Devī to Īśvara and convey the idea that the worship of Śakti is the means to attain liberation. According to the Pratiṣṭhlakṣaṇasamuccaya of Vairocana, the Śktatantras are divided into to four parts, the 첹岹-tantra belonging to the Dakṣiṇa class.

Shakta (शाक्�, śkta) or Shaktism (śktism) 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.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)첹岹 (एकपा�) is one of the six divisions of ٳԲ첹, one of the nine ṇḍ (postures of the feet) which in turn represents one of the four “movements of the feet� (岹) according to the Abhinayadarpaṇa. 첹岹-ٳԲ첹 is found in both the arts as standing on one leg and placing the other leg on the knee of the first leg obliquely or placed on the genitals of the image with the foot facing upward. In iconography, this division of 첹岹 does not come under the heading ٳԲ첹, but is found under ٳԲ.
: Shodhganga: Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (ns)Ekapada (एकपद) or Ekapadakuṭṭit refers to one of twenty-five Madhupa types of Deśī varieties of Crīs—“movements that involve the simultaneous movement of the feet, shanks and the hip�, according to Kallintha’s Kalnidhi commentary on Śrṅgadeva’s Saṅgītaratnkara, 7.1016 (Vol. IV, pp.313-317).—Śrṅgadeva names and explains śīī of the śī-ī and śī-ī varieties described in Bharata’s Nṭyaśstra. Kallintha also mentions a particular variety of śī- called ܱ貹ī. The ܱ貹-ī [e.g., Ekapada-kuṭṭit] have not been dealt with either by Bharata or Śrṅgadeva. Kallinatha gives a list of twenty five ܱ貹-ī, as enumerated by Kohala in his work ṅgīٲ

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraEkapada (एकपद) refers to a country belonging to “Pūrv or Pūrvadeśa (eastern division)� classified under the constellations of Ārdr, Punarvasu and Puṣya, according to the system of ū岵, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhit (chapter 14), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The countries of the Earth beginning from the centre of Bhratavarṣa and going round the east, south-east, south, etc., are divided into 9 divisions corresponding to the 27 lunar asterisms at the rate of 3 for each division and beginning from Kṛttik. The constellations of Ārdr, Punarvasu and Puṣya represent the eastern division consisting of [i.e., Ekapada] [...]�.

Jyotisha (ज्योति�, dzپṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy� or “Vedic astrology� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)첹岹 (एकपा�) refers to “standing on one leg� (as part of the training of hawks), according to the ŚⲹԾ첹-śٰ: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rj Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the training of hawks]: “[...] Whether it is ‘manned� or not is to be known by its actions. When it stands on one leg (첹岹) [caikapdena vai ya] with the eyes closed, when it preens or � reforms� its feathers, when it ‘mantles� with its wings, or looks with a gentle eye at its master, then it is known to be ‘manned�, otherwise not. When the hawk is seen to be manned it should be lured in a creance to a piece of meat from increasing distances. [...]�.

This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts�) and Shastras (“sciences�) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
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Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryEkapada (एकपद).�a.
1) one-footed.
2) consisting of or named in one word. (-dam) 1 a single step.
2) single or simple word.
3) the time required to pronounce a single word.
4) present time, same time; (-岹�) 1 a man having one foot.
2) a kind of coitus (ratibandha).
-de ind. suddenly, all at once, abruptly; निहन्त्यरीनेकपदे � उदात्त� स्वरानिव (nihantyarīnekapade ya utta� svarniva) Śiśuplavadha 2.95; R.8.48; K.45; V.4.3.
- a verse consisting of only one Pda or quarter stanza. (-ī) 1 a woman having one foot.
Ekapada is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and pada (पद).
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첹岹 (एकपा�).�a.
1) having only one foot; तत्र शिश्रियेऽज एकपादः (tatra śiśriye'ja 첹岹�) Av.13.1.6.
2) using only one foot. (-岹�) 1 one or single foot.
2) one and the same Pda.
3) Name of Viṣṇu and Śiva.
첹岹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and 岹 (पा�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkapada (एकपद).—adv. n.
(-岹�) Then, at that time, at once. m.
(-岹�) A single inflection of a verb or noun. f. (-ī) A road, a path or way. E. eka one, pada a foot, fem. affix ṅīp.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkapada (एकपद).—I. adj. 1. having one foot. 2. consisting of one word. Ii. m. pl. The name of a people. Iii. loc. de, adv. on a sudden, [Kathsaritsgara, (ed. Brockhaus.)] 22, 203.
Ekapada is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and pada (पद).
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첹岹 (एकपा�).—I. adj., f. . 1. one-footed. 2. using only one foot. Ii. m. the name of a fabulous people.
첹岹 is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms eka and 岹 (पा�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkapada (एकपद).�1. [neuter] one and the same spot; one (and the same) word.
� ekapadam & ekapade on the spot, at once, suddenly.
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Ekapada (एकपद).�2. [adjective] measuring only one step; having one foot; consisting of one word.
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첹岹 (एकपा�).�1. [masculine] one foot.
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첹岹 (एकपा�).�2. [adjective] one-footed; [feminine] [Name] of a Rkṣasī.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ekapada (एकपद):—[=eka-pada] [from eka] n. one and the same place or spot
2) [v.s. ...] the same panel, [Agni-purṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] a single word, [Vjasaneyi-saṃhit-prtiśkhya; Śiśupla-vadha]
4) [v.s. ...] a simple word, a simple nominal formation, [Nirukta, by Yska]
5) [v.s. ...] one and the same word, [Vjasaneyi-saṃhit-prtiśkhya i, 111]
6) [=eka-pada] [from eka] mf( and ī [Āśvalyana-gṛhya-sūtra])n. taking one step, [Āśvalyana-gṛhya-sūtra i, 7, 19]
7) [v.s. ...] having only one foot, [Śatapatha-brhmaṇa; Bhgavata-purṇa]
8) [v.s. ...] occupying only one panel, [Hemdri’s Caturvarga-cintmaṇi]
9) [v.s. ...] consisting of a single word, named with a single word, [Ѳٲ; Vjasaneyi-saṃhit-prtiśkhya; Atharvaveda-prtiśkhya] etc.
10) [v.s. ...] m. a kind of coitus
11) 첹貹 (एकपद�):—[=eka-pa] [from eka-pada > eka] f. ([scilicet] ṛc) a verse consisting of only one Pda or quarter stanza, [Śatapatha-brhmaṇa; Ṛgveda-prtiśkhya]
12) [v.s. ...] Name of the twenty-fifth lunar mansion (= pūrva-bhdra-pa), [Varha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhit]
13) Ekapada (एकपद):—[=eka-pada] [from eka] m. [plural] Name of a fabulous race, [Varha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhit]
14) 첹岹 (एकपा�):—[=eka-岹] [from eka] m. a single foot, [Ѳٲ; Bhgavata-purṇa]
15) [v.s. ...] one quarter, [Ѳٲ xii]
16) [v.s. ...] the same Pda or quarter stanza, [Ṛgveda-prtiśkhya 100]
17) [v.s. ...] mfn. having or using only one foot, [Atharva-veda xiii, 1, 6; Ѳٲ]
18) [v.s. ...] m. [plural] Name of a fabulous people, [Ѳٲ ii]
19) [v.s. ...] n. Name of a country (cf. eka-pad, [column]2.)
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryEkapada (एकपद):—[eka-pada] (da�) adv. Then, at that time.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĒka岹 (ಏಕಪಾ�):�
1) [adjective] having one leg only.
2) [adjective] using one leg only.
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Ēka岹 (ಏಕಪಾ�):�
1) [noun] the posture of standing on one leg only.
2) [noun] the idol of Śiva, in such a posture.
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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