ahamkara
|a-ham-ka-ra|
/əˈhɑːmˌkɑːrə/
sense of individuality
Etymology
'ahamkara' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'ahaṃkāra', where 'ahaṃ' meant 'I' and 'kāra' meant 'maker' or 'doer'.
'ahaṃkāra' has been used in ancient Hindu texts to describe the concept of ego and individuality, and it has been adopted into modern English to describe similar philosophical ideas.
Initially, it meant 'the maker of I', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ego' or 'individuality'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Hindu philosophy, 'ahamkara' refers to the ego or the sense of individuality that separates the self from the universe.
In meditation, one aims to transcend the ahamkara to achieve a state of unity with the universe.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 01:36