ahankara
|a-han-ka-ra|
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/əˈhʌŋkɑːrə/
sense of individuality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ahankara' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'ahaṃkāra', where 'ahaṃ' meant 'I' and 'kāra' meant 'making' or 'doing'.
Historical Evolution
'ahaṃkāra' was adopted into English philosophical texts to describe the concept of ego in Hindu philosophy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the making 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, 'ahankara' refers to the ego or the sense of individuality that separates the self from the universe.
In meditation, one aims to transcend the ahankara to achieve a state of unity with the universe.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 01:51