In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Lambha (लम्भ) refers to one of the eight Guardians (kṣetrapāla-aṣṭaka) associated with Avyaktapīṭha (i.e., ‘the unmanifest seat’ representing the act of churning—manthāna), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Guardians (kṣetrapālāṣṭaka): ..., Lambha, Bhūta, Triśūlāṅka, and Ajara

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Lambhā (लम्भा) is the name of an Apsaras, instructed by Śakra to help in the preparations of Ṛṣabha’s wedding-preparations, according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly,

“[...] Then having ascertained the Lord’s purpose, Purandara at once summoned gods for the tasks of the wedding-preparations.—‘[...] O Lambhā, make the wreaths; prepare the dūrvā-grass, Urvaśī; Ghṛtācī, bring the ghee, curd, etc., for the groom’s reception. [...]’. From the bustling of the Apsarases instructing each other in this way, and frequently calling names, a mighty tumult arose”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Lambha (लम्भ).—

1) Attainment, acquirement; अपि त्वां न लभेत् कर्ण राज्यलम्भोपपादनम् (api tvāṃ na labhet karṇa rājyalambhopapādanam) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 5.142.2.

2) Meeting with.

3) Recovery.

4) Gain.

-mbhā A sort of enclosure.

Derivable forms: lambhaḥ (लम्भः).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lambha (लम्भ).—m.

(-mbhaḥ) 1. Acquirement. 2. Gain. 3. Recovery.

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Lambhā (लम्भा).—f.

(-mbhā) A sort of chain enclosure or fence.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lambha (लम्भ).—i. e. labh + a, m. Gain, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] 49, 16.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lambha (लम्भ).—[masculine] na [neuter] obtaining, finding, recovering.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Lambha (लम्भ):—[from labh] a m. (for lambham See √labh) the obtaining or attaining, meeting with, finding, recovery, [Chāndogya-upaniṣad; Mahābhārata] etc.

2) [v.s. ...] capture (of a fortress), [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]

3) Lambhā (लम्भा):—[from lambha > labh] f. a sort of fence or enclosure, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

4) Lambha (लम्भ):—b bhaka, bhana etc. See p. 896, col. 3.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lambhā (लम्भा):—(mbhā) 1. f. A chain enclosure.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Lambha (लम्भ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paḍilābha, Paḍilāha.

[Sanskrit to German]

Lambha in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Laṃbha (ಲಂಭ):—

1) [noun] the act of taking, receiving, obtaining, seizing.

2) [noun] the fact of attaining, achieving (something); achievement.

3) [noun] that which is attained or achieved.

4) [noun] a kind of musical composition.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Lambhaghanta, Lambhaka, Lambham, Lambhana, Lambhaniya, Lambhayat, Lambhayitavya.

Ends with (+39): Abhilambha, Abhishekabhumipratilambha, Abhishekapratilambha, Alambha, Analambha, Anilambha, Anopalambha, Anupacchinnalambha, Anupachchhinnalambha, Anupalambha, Atidurlambha, Dharmadridhabhedyasunilambha, Dulambha, Dullambha, Duralambha, Durlambha, Dushpralambha, Gavalambha, Ishatpralambha, Karunavipralambha.

Full-text (+16): Padilabha, Lambham, Lambhaka, Pralambha, Upalambha, Vilambha, Pratilambha, Alambha, Lambhana, Anupalabdhi, Labham, Uvalampam, Alambham, Abhilambha, Vipralambha, Vrithalambha, Camalampam, Padilaha, Samalambha, Samaptalambha.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Lambha, Lambhā, Laṃbha; (plurals include: Lambhas, Lambhās, Laṃbhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)

Part 9 - Fulfilling the perfections skillfully < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 7: Ṛṣabha’s marriage < [Chapter II]

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