Jhallari, Jhallarī: 14 definitions
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Jhallari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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
Gitashastra (science of music)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)Jhallarī (झल्लरी) refers to a musical instrument classified as Avanaddha (“those instrument whose mouths are covered with leather (known as avanaddha)”) which represents one of the four kinds of Instrumental Music, produced by an instrument (ātodya), according to the Saṃgītaratnākara.—In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa and the Saṃgītaratnākara, some examples of avanaddha type of instruments are given, e.g., Jhallarī.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraJhallarī (झल्लरी) refers to a “gong” (a round, flat piece of metal which is struck with a mallet), according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Note: Jhallarī hangs in temples, at city-gates, etc.
Accordingly: “then the best of kings instructed his ministers at once in regard to the coronation of the noble Sagara. [...] When kings like power embodied and ministers excelling Bṛhaspati in counsel had come; [...] while numerous kettle-drums were beaten with drumsticks with echoes in all directions, like teachers of auspicious things; while cymbals clashed together like waves of the ocean; while gongs (i.e., jhallarī) rattled on all sides; [...] Sagara’s coronation was made properly by the chief-priests at the command of Ajita Svāmin”.
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsJhallarī (झल्लरी) refers to a “cymbal”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “That [cosmos] is not at all produced by anyone, not at all sustained by anyone, so also not destroyed by anyone. Nevertheless, that exists by itself without support in the atmosphere. [...] It is the shape of a cane stool in the lower region, like a cymbal (jhallarī-nibha) in the middle and it is like a drum on the top. Thus, that consists of three parts”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryjhallarī (झल्लरी).—f S Cymbals.
Marathi 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 dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryJhallarī (झल्लरी).—
1) A cymbal.
2) A kind of drum.
3) A curl, lock of hair.
4) Moisture.
5) Purity.
See also (synonyms): jhallarā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryJhallarī (झल्लरी).—f. (-rī) 1. A sort of drum. 2. A curl, a lock of hair: see jhalarī. 3. A ball, &c. of perfumed substances used for cleaning the hair. 4. Moisture. 5. Purity.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Jhallarī (झल्लरी):—f. a kind of musical instrument, sort of drum or cymbal (cf. jhalarī, jharjharī), [Harivaṃśa iii, 52, 2; Jaina literature; Kādambarī]
2) (ifc. rīka), [Harṣacarita]
3) a curl, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) moisture, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) a ball etc. of perfumed substances used for cleaning the hair, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc. [Scholiast or Commentator]]
6) = śuddha, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryJhallarī (झल्लरी):—(rī) 3. f. A drum; a curl; a ball of perfume; moisture.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Jhallarī (झल्लरी) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Jhallarī.
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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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryJhallarī (झल्लरी):—(nf) fimbria.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryJhallarī (झल्लरी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jhallarī.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJhallari (ಝಲ್ಲರಿ):—
1) [noun] ಝಲ್ಲಳಿ - [jhallali -] 2.
2) [noun] a pair of slightly hollow bronze discs used as a percussion instrument; a cymbal.
3) [noun] a tuft of threads hanging at the end of decorative umbrellas.
4) [noun] a decorative umbrella or the one used as a symbol of honour.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+19): Rillari, Jhallara, Jhalari, Jhillari, Pela, Upanga, Ellari, Avanaddha, Calar, Nibha, Callari, Samsthanavicaya, Loka, Pushkara, Apsaras, Amala, Navami, Bhuta, Sujata, Bhutavatamsika.
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Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 16: The eight karmas < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 8: Sagara’s coronation < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 31: Description of Nandīśvara < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 109 - The Greatness of Cakra Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 186 - The Greatness of Kanakhaleśvara (kanakhala-īśvara-tīrtha) < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 12 - The Reunion of the Goddess with Śiva < [Section 3a - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Pūrvārdha)]
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
4. Instrumental Music (Vādya) < [Chapter 2 - Music]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)