Ajesha, Ajeśa: 2 definitions
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Ajesha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Ajeśa can be transliterated into English as Ajesa or Ajesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismAjeśa (अजेश), one of the fifty Rudras according to the Caryāpāda section of the Makuṭāgama (one of the 28 Saiva Siddhanta Agamas).
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexAjeśa (अजेश).—One of the eleven Rudras.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 153. 19.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Agajesha, Agrajesha, Kshetrajesha, Prajesha, Vrajesha.
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The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2 - Śaivism: The Śiva-cult < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 301 - The mode of worship of Sun (sūrya-arcana)
Chapter 293 - Different kinds of mantras and their nomenclature
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 27 - The description of the Jaya ablution < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]