Ambha, Aṃbha: 2 definitions
Introduction
Ambha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexAṃbha (अंभ).—Derived from Bhāgavata-purāṇa.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 100. 182.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryAmbha, & Ambho (nt.) (see ambu) water, sea Dāvs.IV, 54. (Page 74)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Ambhah, Ambhahsara, Ambhahshyamaka, Ambhahstha, Ambhahsu, Ambhaka, Ambhari, Ambhas, Ambhasa, Ambhasika, Ambhasstha, Ambhassu, Ambhastakradi, Ambhasyapara, Ambhaya, Ambhoda, Ambhodhara, Ambhodhi, Ambhoja, Ambhojani.
Ends with (+231): Abhilambha, Abhisamrambha, Abhyarambha, Adambha, Agnistambha, Ahastambha, Ahoratrardhavishkambha, Ajambha, Akshararambha, Alambha, Alparambha, Analambha, Anarambha, Anilambha, Anopalambha, Antarjambha, Anupacchinnalambha, Anupachchhinnalambha, Anupalambha, Anuvishtambha.
Full-text (+28): Ambhas, Ambhasa, Ambhoja, Ambhodhara, Carmambhas, Ambhoruh, Brahmambhas, Anjanambhas, Ambhahstha, Himambhas, Ambhojanman, Karakambhas, Ambhahsu, Ambhoda, Ambu, Ambhoruha, Ambhorashi, Ambhonidhi, Ambhodhi, Ambho.
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The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 8 - God Brahmā’s mental creation < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 6 - The Kalpas and Manvantaras: their duration < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 1 - Description of the dissolution of the Universe (a) < [Section 4a - Upasaṃhāra-pāda]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 4 - An Early School of Sāṃkhya < [Chapter VII - The Kapila and the Pātañjala Sāṃkhya (yoga)]