Plural of awaking; instances of waking up or becoming conscious, or spiritual or intellectual awakenings.
From awake (Old English āwacnan, from ā- + wacnan 'to wake') plus -ing (gerund suffix) and -s (plural marker). The word evolved from literal waking from sleep to metaphorical consciousness or enlightenment.
The plural 'awakings' is fascinating because it suggests awakening isn't just one moment—spiritual traditions and personal growth often describe multiple awakenings as people progress through different levels of understanding.
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