Jadabharata, aka: Jaḍabharata, Jada-bharata; 5 Definition(s)
Introduction
Jadabharata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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)
Jaḍabharata (जडभरत).—See Bharata.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Jaḍabharata (जडभरत) is the disciple of Anādi: a teacher to whom the Kāpālika doctrine was revelead, mentioned in the Śābaratantra. The Śābara-tantra is an early tantra of the Kāpālika sect containing important information about the evolution of the Nātha sect. It also lists the twelve original Kāpālika teachers and their disciples (eg., Jaḍabharata). Several of these names appear in the Nātha lists of eighty-four Siddhas and nine Nāthas.
Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
jaḍabharata (जडभरत).—m (Proper name of a ṛṣi) A term for a remarkably indolent or lazy person.
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryjaḍabharata (जडभरत).—m A term for a remarkably in- dolent or lazy person.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Jaḍabharata (जडभरत).—
1) an idiot.
2) Name of a man simulating stupidity; Jābāla Up.
Derivable forms: jaḍabharataḥ (जडभरतः).
Jaḍabharata is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jaḍa and bharata (भरत).
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. 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.
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Partial matches: Bharata, Jada.
Full-text: Rahugana, Anadi, Shabaratantra.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Jadabharata, Jaḍabharata, Jada-bharata, Jaḍa-bharata; (plurals include: Jadabharatas, Jaḍabharatas, bharatas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Bhagavata Purana (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Chapter 9 - The Supreme Character of Jada Bharata < [Canto V - The Creative Impetus]
Chapter 10 - The Discussion Between Jada Bharata and Maharaja Rahugana < [Canto V - The Creative Impetus]
Chapter 13 - Further Talks Between King Rahugana and Jada Bharata < [Canto V - The Creative Impetus]
Bhikshuka Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
The Story of Jadabharata < [Second Section]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.7.14 < [Chapter 7 - Jagad-ānanda: The Bliss of the Worlds]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXCVII - Excellence of universal toleration < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]