Jalagandha, Jala-gandha, Jālagandha: 3 definitions

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Jalagandha 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

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Jalagandha (जलगन्ध) refers to “scented waters”, as discussed in chapter 24 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—Description of the chapter [jalagandha-ādi-saṃskāra-vidhi]: Viṣvaksena undertakes to describe the rites that must be observed to purify the waters taken from the temple-tank when they are used to bathe or otherwise refresh the Lord. The vessels to be used should first be cleansed symbolically, then the waters put in these vessels are to be flavored or scented [e.g., jalagandha]. [...]

Pancaratra book cover
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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Jalagandha in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionary

jālagandha (ဇာလဂန္ဓ) [(pu) (ပု)]—
[jāla+gandha]
[ဇာလ+ဂန္ဓ]

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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.

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