Significance of Sangama

Sangama has various meanings across different traditions. In Jainism, it denotes the third founder in a lineage. In Vaishnavism, it symbolizes the anticipated union with Shri Krishna by the gopis, representing deep devotion. The Purana interprets Sangama as a sacred site where the Sabhramati Ganga meets the ocean, associated with purification. In Shaivism, it highlights the importance of community through the company of holy individuals. In Kavyashastra, Sangama emphasizes the joyous aspect of coming together.1
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Synonyms: Confluence, Junction, Meeting place, Union, Merger, Meeting, Merging

In Dutch: Sangama; In German: Sangama; In Finnish: Sangama; In Spanish: Sangama

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Hindu concept of 'Sangama'

Hinduism Books

In Hinduism, Sangama signifies the union with Shri Krishna, symbolizing devotion fulfillment, a joyous meeting, a sacred site for purification where Sabhramati Ganga meets the ocean, and the importance of community in spiritual practice.

Significance in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):
Vaishnavism Books

From: Bhajana-Rahasya

(1) The union or meeting with Shri Krishna that the gopis yearn for, symbolizing the fulfillment of their devotion.[1]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Jain concept of 'Sangama'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, Sangama is interpreted as the third founder among a lineage of family founders, highlighting his significant role and contributions within the religious tradition.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) The third founder in the series of family founders.[2]

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.