anākula

 Anākula (अनाकुल) in Sanskrit means “not perplexed or confused,” representing calmness, composure, consistency, or absence of agitation

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General Definition

The word anākula is derived from an- (negation) and ākula (perplexed, 

confused, or agitated). Therefore, its literal meaning is “unperplexed” 

or “calm”. It can function as an adjective describing a person, mind, 

or situation that is calm, collected, self-possessed, regular, or

consistent

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denotes mental composure and clarity.

Usage in Philosophy and Religion

• Nyaya (Hindu philosophy): In legal texts such as the Mitākṣarā 
• commentary, anākula describes a plaint or complaint that is clear, 
• devoid of confusion, precise, and fully compliant with law, 
• which ensures proper judicial procedure 

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• Shaktism (Tantric tradition): Anākula refers to undisturbed 
• spiritual flow or consciousness in the Manthānabhairavatantra, 
• symbolizing the stream of liberation that is steady and free from
• the duality of desire

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Linguistic Notes

• In Sanskrit dictionaries like Monier-Williams and others, it is listed
• as mfn (masculine, feminine, neuter) with meanings covering 
• untroubled, composed, consistent

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• In modern Indian languages derived from Sanskrit—like Marathi, 
• Hindi, or Kannada—it continues to convey peaceful, calm, or 
• undisturbed attributes

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• Declensions are available for gender and number in Sanskrit, e.g., 
• अनाकुलः (m. sing.), अनाकुला (f. sing.), अनाकुलम् (n. sing.)

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Summary

Anākula is a Sanskrit adjective describing someone or something 

mentally untroubled, calm, collected, composed, and consistent, 

with applications in philosophy, religious practice, and literature. 

Its usage emphasizes clarity, absence of confusion, and serenity

across contexts, from judicial documents to meditative and spiritual 

practices 

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