Lambha: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Lambha 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Lambha (लम्भ) refers to one of the eight Guardians (kṣetrapāla-aṣṭaka) associated with Avyaktapīṭha (i.e., ‘the unmanifest seat’ representing the act of churning—manthāna), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The eight Guardians (kṣetrapālāṣṭaka): ..., Lambha, Bhūta, Triśūlāṅka, and Ajara
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)
Lambhā (लम्भा) is the name of an Apsaras, instructed by Śakra to help in the preparations of Ṛṣabha’s wedding-preparations, 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.
Accordingly,
“[...] Then having ascertained the Lord’s purpose, Purandara at once summoned gods for the tasks of the wedding-preparations.—‘[...] O Lambhā, make the wreaths; prepare the dūrvā-grass, Urvaśī; Ghṛtācī, bring the ghee, curd, etc., for the groom’s reception. [...]’. From the bustling of the Apsarases instructing each other in this way, and frequently calling names, a mighty tumult arose”.
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
Lambha (लम्भ).—
1) Attainment, acquirement; अपि त्वां न लभेत् कर्ण राज्यलम्भोपपादनम् (api tvāṃ na labhet karṇa rājyalambhopapādanam) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 5.142.2.
2) Meeting with.
3) Recovery.
4) Gain.
-mbhā A sort of enclosure.
Derivable forms: lambhaḥ (लम्भः).
Lambha (लम्भ).—m.
(-mbhaḥ) 1. Acquirement. 2. Gain. 3. Recovery.
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Lambhā (लम्भा).—f.
(-mbhā) A sort of chain enclosure or fence.
Lambha (लम्भ).—i. e. labh + a, m. Gain, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] 49, 16.
Lambha (लम्भ).—[masculine] na [neuter] obtaining, finding, recovering.
1) Lambha (लम्भ):—[from labh] a m. (for lambham See √labh) the obtaining or attaining, meeting with, finding, recovery, [Chāndogya-upaniṣad; Mahābhārata] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] capture (of a fortress), [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
3) Lambhā (लम्भा):—[from lambha > labh] f. a sort of fence or enclosure, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) Lambha (लम्भ):—b bhaka, bhana etc. See p. 896, col. 3.
Lambhā (लम्भा):—(mbhā) 1. f. A chain enclosure.
[Sanskrit to German]
Lambha (लम्भ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paḍilābha, Paḍilāha.
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
Laṃbha (ಲಂಭ):—
1) [noun] the act of taking, receiving, obtaining, seizing.
2) [noun] the fact of attaining, achieving (something); achievement.
3) [noun] that which is attained or achieved.
4) [noun] a kind of musical composition.
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: Lambhaghanta, Lambhaka, Lambham, Lambhana, Lambhaniya, Lambhate, Lambhayat, Lambhayitavya.
Full-text (+18): Upalambha, Vipralambha, Pralambha, Alambha, Pratilambha, Vilambha, Samaptalambha, Lambham, Lambhaka, Alambham, Abhilambha, Labham, Anupalabdhi, Lambhana, Uvalampam, Camalampam, Vrithalambha, Padilaha, Samalambha, Pratilambhika.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Lambha, Lambhā, Laṃbha; (plurals include: Lambhas, Lambhās, Laṃbhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
2. Introduction to Vasudevahindi < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
2. Marriage and Varnas < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1. Critical Remarks on the printed text of Paumacariya edited < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Mayamata and Building Construction (study) (by Ripan Ghosh)
Part 4.1 - Prāsādordhva-varga (Making procedure of the roof) < [Chapter 5 - Core Construction of the Building]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 34 < [Volume 8 (1886)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 9 - Fulfilling the perfections skillfully < [Chapter XLIX - The Four Conditions]