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ekaggaṁ

ekaggacitta

accusative singular neuter of ekaggacitta (ekaggaṁ is nominative/accusative singular neuter of ekaggacitta used as adjective/noun, or adverbial accusative)

1. one-pointed mind
2. unified attention
3. collectedness
4. mental unification

Built from

• eka — root · one
  The number and identity: one single thing, not divided.
• agga — root · point, peak, tip
  The apex or sharp end; transferred to the focal point of attention.
• citta — root · mind, consciousness
  The aware faculty; from √cit 'to perceive/observe'.
• ṁ — ending · accusative neuter singular
  Marks the neuter accusative case, often used adverbially (with unified mind) or describing a mental state directly.

Analysis. eka + agga + citta: 'one' + 'point/edge/tip' + 'mind'. The compound denotes a mind gathered to a single focus, foundational to meditative concentration (samādhi). The surface form ekaggaṁ is the neuter accusative, often used adverbially ('with one-pointed mind') or attributively to describe states of consciousness in the canon.

Etymology. eka from Indo-European *oiko- (one, unique; cognate with English 'one'), agga from √aggati 'to reach/peak' (the tip or apex), citta from √cit 'to observe/perceive'. The spatial image of 'one point' or 'one peak' transfers to mental focus and unity of attention.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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