Jrimbhaka, Jṛmbhaka: 11 definitions
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Jrimbhaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Jṛmbhaka can be transliterated into English as Jrmbhaka or Jrimbhaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक) refers to one of the 53 gods to be worshipped and given pāyasa (rice boiled in milk) according to the Vāstuyāga rite in Śaktism (cf. Śāradātilaka-tantra III-V). The worship of these 53 gods happens after assigning them to one of the 64 compartment while constructing a Balimaṇḍapa. Vāstu is the name of a prodigious demon, who was killed by 53 gods (e.g., Jṛmbhaka).
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक) refers to deities and servants of Kubera, according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक).—[jṛmbh-ṣvul]
1) 'A yawner', a sort of demon; जृम्भकैर्यक्षरक्षोभिः स्रग्विभिः समलङ्कृतः (jṛmbhakairyakṣarakṣobhiḥ sragvibhiḥ samalaṅkṛtaḥ) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3.231.34.
-kam Swelling.
Derivable forms: jṛmbhakaḥ (जृम्भकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक).—m.
(-kaḥ) 1. A subordinate deity. 2. A yawner. E. jṛbhi, and ṇvul aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक).—[jṛmbh + aka], I. m. 1. The name of certain demons, Mahābhārata 3, 14548. 2. The name of a spell, producing drowsiness, [Rāmāyaṇa] 1, 30, 7. Ii. f. bhikā, Yawning, Mahābhārata 5, 282. Iii. n. Swelling, [Lassen, Anthologia Sanskritica.] 17, 4.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Jṛmbhaka (जृम्भक):—[from jṛmbh] m. ‘yawner’, a sort of spirit or demon, [Mahābhārata iii, 14548; Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi i, 9, 183]
2) [v.s. ...] (= jambh) Name of certain magical formularies for exorcising the evil spirits supposed to possess weapons, [Rāmāyaṇa i, 30, 7]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryJṛmbhaka (जृम्भक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. A yawner; a subordiante deity.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Jṛmbhaka (जृम्भक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Jaṃbhaga.
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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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJṛṃbhaka (ಜೃಂಭಕ):—
1) [noun] a kind of mystical arrow which, when shot at an enemy army, was believed to cause sleeping effect of drowsiness.
2) [noun] a kind of mystical hymns.
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)
Starts with: Jrimbhakambhika, Jrimbhakastra.
Ends with: Tiryagjrimbhaka, Vijrimbhaka.
Full-text: Jambhaga, Jrimbhika, Vijrimbhaka, Jrimbhakambhika, Tiryagjrimbhaka, Vijrimbhika, Jrimbhakastra, Hiranyasvarna, Balimandapa.
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Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
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