Jumkara, Jum-kara, Juṃkāra, Juṅkāra, Junkara, Jun-kara: 1 definition
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Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraJuṃkāra (जुंकार) refers to “juṃ”( i.e., ‘the sound known as juṃ), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 22.15]—“[Praṇava enables him to grasp] the great six-fold path [of emanation an reabsorption]. [This path is] established by the six causes [of the great sounds]. [The Mantrin] makes sacrifices [into fire] with all knowledge (vidyā), which has been propelled by the sound juṃ [e.g., juṃkāra]”.
Commentary: “[The middle syllable (juṃ) is the middle tattva (vidyā). [By the word] propelled [the text means to] say, [the Mantrin] offers into fire by the method of ascending and descending the central domain. That is to say, by this means he casts everything (i.e., the entire universe) into the great fire]”.
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.
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