Jhankara, Jhaṅkāra, Jhaṃkāra, Jhamkara, Jhamkara: 19 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Arts
Biology
Languages
1. Marathi
2. Sanskrit
3. Hindi
4. Prakrit
5. Kannada
6. Nepali
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Introduction:

Jhankara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology. 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)

Source: Wisdom Library: Skanda-purana

Jhaṅkāra (झङ्कार) refers to the “humming sounds (of bees)”, according to the Skandapurāṇa 2.2.13 (“The Greatness of Kapoteśa and Bilveśvara”).—Accordingly: as Jaimini said to the Sages: “[...] [Dhūrjaṭi (Śiva)] went to the holy spot Kuśasthalī. He performed a very severe penance near Nīla mountain. [...] By the power of his penance that holy spot became one comparable to Vṛndāvana, the forest near Gokula. Its interior was rendered splendid by lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers. It was full of different kinds of trees and creepers (laden) with fruits and flowers of all seasons. It was resonant with the humming sounds [i.e., jhaṅkāra] of bees inebriated with honey. It was full of different kinds of flocks of birds. It was a comfortable place of resort for all creatures. Since by means of his penance Śiva became (small) like a dove, he came to be called Kapoteśvara at the behest of Murāri (Viṣṇu). It is at his bidding that the Three-eyed Lord always stays here along with Mṛḍānī (Pārvatī). [...]”.

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Jhaṅkāra (झङ्कार) is the name of a musical instrument, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.40 (“The Marriage Procession of Śiva”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The loud sounds of Ḍamarus, the Jhaṅkāra sound of the Bherīs and the sound of the conches pervaded all the three worlds. The tumultuous sound of the Dundubhis rose up in the air blessing the universe auspiciously and destroying everything other than auspicious. O sage, behind the Gaṇas, the enthusiastic gods, the Siddhas, the guardians of the quarters and others followed. [...]”.

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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.

Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)

Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)

Jhaṅkāra (झङ्कार) refers to “cricket noise” (in the rainy season), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] In the rainy season, when the breeze surcharged with the fragrance of the Kadamba flowers blows in every direction, when the river-water becomes dirty with the washings by the rain, when the crickets fill the whole space with their noise (jhaṅkāra-vācāla), these birds should be tended in such a way that regaining their vigour they may cast off their old feathers and assume new ones just as snakes assume a new slough. [...]”.

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This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Jhankara [झंकारा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Haplanthodes verticillatus (Roxb.) R.B.Majumdar from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family. For the possible medicinal usage of jhankara, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

jhaṅkāra (झंकार).—m (S Imit.) Jingling, clinking, clanking &c. (as of the bells of dancers, of tabors &c.)

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jhāṅkara (झांकर).—n A dense bush or shrub. 2 A dense or close part of a tree. Ex. vānara āmbyācē jhāṅkarānta jāūna lapūna basalā āhē. 3 A branch of thick foliage cut off.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

jhaṅkāra (झंकार).—m Jingling, clinking, clanking &c.

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jhāṅkara (झांकर).—n A dense bush or shrub. A dense or close part of a tree.

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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 dictionary

Jhaṅkāra (झङ्कार).—A low murmuring sound, as the buzzing of bees; (ayaṃ) दिगन्तानातेने मधुपकुलझङ्कारभरितान् (digantānātene madhupakulajhaṅkārabharitān) Bv.1.33;4.29; Bhartṛhari 1.9; Amaruśataka 48; Pañcatantra (Bombay) 5.53.

Derivable forms: jhaṅkāraḥ (झङ्कारः).

[Sanskrit to German]

Jhankara in German

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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 dictionary

Jhaṃkāra (झंकार) [Also spelled jhankar]:—(nf) tinkling, jingling; clinking sound; chirr.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Jhaṃkāra (झंकार) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Jhaṅkāra.

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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 corpus

Jhaṃkāra (ಝಂಕಾರ):—[noun] the humming sound of bees.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Jhaṅkāra (झङ्कार):—n. 1. ringing sound (resonance as of stringed instrument like sitar); resonance; reverberation; 2. tinkling; ringing; clinking sound;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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