Jaleshvara, Jala-ishvara, Jaleśvara, Jāleśvara: 15 definitions
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The Sanskrit terms Jaleśvara and Jāleśvara can be transliterated into English as Jalesvara or Jaleshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) refers to the “lord of the waters” and is used to describe Varuṇa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.5 (“Kārttikeya is crowned”).—Accordingly, after the Kṛttikās spoke to Kārttikeya: “[...] Then Śiva, the lord of the universe, following the worldly convention delightedly placed Kārttikeya on a beautiful gemset throne. [...] Then Indra gave him a lordly elephant and a thunderbolt. The lord of the waters, Varuṇa (jaleśvara), gave him a white umbrella and a necklace of gems to wear. The sun gave him a chariot as fast as the mind and a coat of mail with great equipments; Yama his own staff: the moon a vessel full of nectar. [...]”.
1) Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर).—A tīrtha in the Amarakaṇṭaka hill of Kalinga, fit for piṇḍatarpaṇa. When Śiva was burning Tripura ruthlessly, Bāṇa appeared with a liṅga on his head when the Lord blessed him with life. Hence the sanctity of the place.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 186. 15-38; 187. 3-52; Ch. 188 (whole).
2) Jāleśvara (जालेश्वर).—One of the eight places sacred to Śiva in Benares.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 181. 28.
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) is glorified in the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, the Fourth Chapter contains the glorification of Jaleśvara, Vārānasī, Gaṅgā and Maṇikarṇa and an enumeration of the evils of Kali-age. The Fifth Chapter gives the glorification of Viśveśvaraliṅga, an eulogy of Śiva by Vyāsa and Mahādeva’s granting of boon to Vyāsa.
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)
1) Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) is a Sanskrit word referring to one of the sixty-eight places hosting a svāyambhuvaliṅga, one of the most sacred of liṅgas according to the Śaivāgamas. The presiding deity residing over the liṅga in this place (Jaleśvara) is named Triśūli. The list of sixty-eight svāyambhuvaliṅgas is found in the commentary of the Jirṇoddhāra-daśaka by Nigamajñānadeva. The word liṅga refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.
2) Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) is the name of a Liṅga (symbolical manifestation of Śiva) that is associated with the Jaleśvarī-tīrtha (a sacred bathing place). It represents the fifty-ninth of the sixty-four siddhaliṅgas mentioned in the Nepalese Tyasaphu (a folding book or leporello). At each of these spots Śiva is manifest as a Liṅga. Each of these liṅgas (e.g., Jala-īśvara) has its own specific name, mantra, set of rituals and observances, auspicious time etc.
The auspiscious time for bathing near the Jaleśvara-liṅga at the Jaleśvarī-tīrtha is mentioned as “caitra-śukla-tṛtīyā” (latin: caitra-shukla-tritiya). This basically represents the recommended day for bathing there (snānadina).
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) refers to one of the 56 rays of the Mūlādhāra-Cakra which (together with the 52 rays of the Svadhiṣṭhāna) are associated with the fiery plane called Rudragranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., Jaleśvara]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the śabdaprapañca or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with haṃ and saḥ, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakrapūjā.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
India history and geography
Jaleśvara is one of the Brāhmaṇa donees mentioned in the “Asankhali plates of Narasiṃha II” (1302 A.D.). When a grant was made to a large number of Brāhmaṇas, the chief amongst the donees seems to have been called Pānīyagrāhin especially. In the present record, though all the donees (e.g., Jaleśvara) are referred to as Pāṇigrāhi-mahājana, their list is headed by a Brāhmaṇa with Pāṇigrahī as his surname.
These copper plates (mentioning Jaleśvara) were discovered from the house of a Santal inhabitant of Pargana Asankhali in the Mayurbhanj State (Orissa). It was made when king Vīra-Narasiṃhadeva was staying at the Bhairavapura-kaṭaka (city, camp or residence).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर).—
1) an epithet of Varuṇa; भीमोद्भवां प्रति नले च जलेश्वरे च (bhīmodbhavāṃ prati nale ca jaleśvare ca) N.
2) the ocean.
Derivable forms: jaleśvaraḥ (जलेश्वरः).
Jaleśvara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īśvara (ईश्वर). See also (synonyms): jaleśa.
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर).—m.
(-raḥ) 1. A name of the deity of water, Varuna. 2. The ocean. E. jala, and īśvara sovereign.
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर).—m. a name of Varuṇa. Mahābhārata 1, 8175.
Jaleśvara is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īśvara (ईश्वर).
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर).—[masculine] Varuṇa (the lord of the waters).
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—son of Viśārada, father of Svapneśvara (Śāṇḍilyasūtrabhāṣya).
1) Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर):—[from jala] m. = lādhipati, [Mahābhārata i-iii, ix; Raghuvaṃśa ix, 24] (cf. [Religious Thought and Life in India p.201])
2) [v.s. ...] the ocean, [Horace H. Wilson]
3) [v.s. ...] Name of a sanctuary, [Matsya-purāṇa clxxx, 28]
4) [v.s. ...] [clxxxvi, 3]
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर):—[jale+śvara] (raḥ) 1. m. Varuna the deity of water; the ocean.
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर):—(jala + īśvara) m.
1) Meer, Ocean [Śabdakalpadruma] [Wilson’s Wörterbuch] —
2) der Gott des Wassers, Beiname Varuṇa’s [Mahābhārata 1, 8175. fg. 2, 359. 3, 1669. 1692. 9, 2738.] [Raghuvaṃśa 9, 24.] —
3) Nomen proprium eines Heiligthums (jāleśvara v. l.) [MATSYAP.] in [Oxforder Handschriften 42],a.
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Jāleśvara (जालेश्वर):—s. u. jaleśvara .
Jaleśvara (जलेश्वर):—m. —
1) Beiname Varuṇa's. —
2) *Meer , Ocean. —
3) Nomen proprium eines Heiligthums.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvara, Jala.
Starts with: Jaleshvaratirtha.
Full-text: Jaleshvaratirtha, Jaleshvaritirtha, Jvaleshvara, Svapneshvara, Jalesha, Visarada, Ishvara, Narasimha, Narmada, Abhisheka.
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