Aakasmika

Aakasmika (आकस्मिक) is a Sanskrit word that translates roughly to "sudden," "unexpected," "accidental," or "fortuitous." It is often used to describe events, occurrences, or circumstances that happen without prior planning or anticipation. The word implies a lack of causal connection or a surprising departure from the expected course of events.

In various philosophical and religious contexts within Hinduism and Indian thought, aakasmika can refer to the spontaneous arising of phenomena, sometimes interpreted as divine intervention, chance occurrences, or the result of accumulated karma manifesting in unexpected ways. It highlights the unpredictable nature of reality and the limitations of human understanding in fully grasping the causes of all events.

The term can also be used in more mundane contexts to simply describe something that happened by chance or without intention, such as an aakasmika meeting with an old friend or an aakasmika discovery. Its meaning is generally understood as highlighting the element of surprise and the lack of premeditation.