Jalesha, Jaleśa, Jala-isha: 8 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Jaleśa can be transliterated into English as Jalesa or Jalesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationJaleśa (जलेश) refers to Varuṇa (lit. “the god of waters”), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.17 (“The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā said to Kāma: “[...] Securing a wonderful boon from Brahmā, the great demon Tāraka has become invincible and a pest for everyone. [...] The noose of Varuṇa, the god of waters [i.e., jaleśa], snapped. When hurled at his neck by Viṣṇu, the discus Sudarśana was blunted. The death of this wicked demon has been foretold by Brahmā, the lord of the people, at the hands of the boy born of Śiva. the great Yogin. O dear friend, this task must be achieved by you diligently. Then we, the gods, can be very happy. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexJaleśa (जलेश).—Is Varuṇa.*
- * Viṣṇu-purāṇa II. 8-9.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryJaleśa (जलेश).—
1) an epithet of Varuṇa; भीमोद्भवां प्रति नले च जलेश्वरे च (bhīmodbhavāṃ prati nale ca jaleśvare ca) N.
2) the ocean.
Derivable forms: jaleśaḥ (जलेशः).
Jaleśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īśa (ईश). See also (synonyms): jaleśvara.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryJaleśa (जलेश).—m. 1. the ocean, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 8, 7, 26. 2. a name of Varuṇa, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 3, 18, 1.
Jaleśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īśa (ईश).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryJaleśa (जलेश).—[masculine] the sea or its lord i.e. Varuṇa.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Jaleśa (जलेश):—[from jala] m. = lādhipati, [Harivaṃśa 13899 f.; Bhāgavata-purāṇa iii, 18,1]
2) [v.s. ...] the ocean, [viii, 7, 26].
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jaleshaya.
Full-text: Jaleshvara, Isha, Rasa.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 65 - Manifestation of Parāśareśvarādi Liṅgas < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Chapter 90 - The Greatness of Jalaśāyī Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)