Samghatta, Saṅghaṭṭa, Saṃghaṭṭa, Sanghatta: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Samghatta means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) refers to “(pulsing) union” (of Śiva and Śakti), according to Abhinavagupta’s Tantrāloka:—Accordingly, “[...] And that (emission) itself is God (bhagavat) whose nature shines perpetually within and is endowed with the energy of the centre, which is full of the current of all the things within (him). Beautiful with Cosmic Bliss (jagadānanda) generated from (his own) essential nature (that he has) aroused by (his) own will, he shines perpetually, beautiful with the juice (rasa) (of the aesthetic savor) of complete emission. That is the (pulsing) union (saṃghaṭṭa) of Śiva and Śakti said to be (their) love (sneha)”.
2) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) refers to “union of the breaths”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, while explaining the practice of collecting the lunar nectar that drips from the uvula: “First one must contract the anus (mūlacakra, lit. root wheel) and, established in the sexual centre (janmastha), hold (dhārayet) (the breath there) for a moment. Having contracted (the muscles in the genitals) when union (saṃghaṭṭa) (of the breaths) takes place (at the extremity of the descent of apāna), break through the uvula (with the energy of the vital breath rising in the centre). Satisfied with the nectar (that drips from the) uvula, he certainly conquers death. [...]”.
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 Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismSaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) is the name of a Rākṣasa mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Saṃghaṭṭa).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureSaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) refers to the “rubbing (of clouds)”, according to the 2nd-century Meghasūtra (“Cloud Sutra”) in those passages which contain ritual instructions.—Accordingly, “[...] with [this] ‘Heart of the snakes;’ the cloud-monarchs too must be depicted, emitting a shower, and rubbing against one another (saṃghaṭṭa—saṃghaṭṭayamānāḥ); at the end masses of rain-birds and lightning are to be painted; and parched rice canopied by the swastika, also fish and flesh, and honey-food without curds, and a sumptuous offering must be made there. [...]”
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary1) Saṅghaṭṭa, 2 (?) bangle Sn. 48 (°yanta): thus Nd2 reading for °māna (ppr. med. of saṅghaṭṭeti). (Page 667)
2) Saṅghaṭṭa, 1 (adj.) (fr. saṃ+ghaṭṭ) knocking against, offending, provoking, making angry J. VI, 295. (Page 667)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट).—
1) Friction, rubbing together; सरलस्कन्धसंघट्टजन्मा (saralaskandhasaṃghaṭṭajanmā) (davāgniḥ) Meghadūta 55; Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 5.3;9.1; संघट्टैर्वल्गुभिः स्तनैः (saṃghaṭṭairvalgubhiḥ stanaiḥ) Bu. Ch.4.29; Ve.1.22.
2) Collision, clashing together, encounter; फलसंघट्टविकीर्णविस्फुलिङ्गः (phalasaṃghaṭṭavikīrṇavisphuliṅgaḥ) Śiśupālavadha 2.26.
3) Encounter, conflict.
4) Meeting, joining, collision or rivalry (as of wives); वक्षस्यसंघट्टसुखं वसन्ती रेजे सपत्नी- रहितेव लक्ष्मीः (vakṣasyasaṃghaṭṭasukhaṃ vasantī reje sapatnī- rahiteva lakṣmīḥ) R.14.86.
5) Embracing.
-ṭṭā A large creeper.
Derivable forms: saṃghaṭṭaḥ (संघट्टः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṅghaṭṭa (सङ्घट्ट).—m.
(-ṭṭaḥ) 1. Clash, shock, collision. 2. Friction, rubbing together. 3. Meeting, encounter. 4. Embracing. f.
(-ṭṭā) A large creeper. E. sam before ghaṭṭ to go, affs. ac and ṭāp .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट).—i. e. sam-ghaṭṭ + a, I. m. 1. Friction, [Meghadūta, (ed. Gildemeister.)] 54; rubbing. 2. Embracing. 3. Clashing together, [Mālatīmādhava, (ed. Calc.)] 74, 13; collision, [Pañcatantra] 35, 5; shock, [Mālatīmādhava, (ed. Calc.)] 144, 11. 4. Meeting, encounter. Ii. f. ṭā, A large creeper.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट).—[masculine] na [neuter] collision, friction, encounter; union, conjunction.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट):—[=saṃ-ghaṭṭa] [from saṃ-ghaṭṭ] m. rubbing or clashing together, friction, collision, conflict, rivalry, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] a stroke (in hṛdaya-s q.v.)
3) [v.s. ...] junction or union with ([instrumental case]), [Naiṣadha-carita]
4) [v.s. ...] embracing, [Horace H. Wilson]
5) Saṃghaṭṭā (संघट्टा):—[=saṃ-ghaṭṭā] [from saṃ-ghaṭṭa > saṃ-ghaṭṭ] f. a large creeper (= latā), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Saṅghaṭṭa (सङ्घट्ट):—[sa-ṅghaṭṭa] (ṭṭaḥ) 1. m. See the next.
2) Saṅghaṭṭā (सङ्घट्टा):—[sa-ṅghaṭṭā] (ṭṭā) 1. f. A large creeper.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Saṃghaṭṭa, Saṃghaṭṭā.
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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 dictionarySaṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट):—(nm) impact, collision; multitude; hence ~[na] (nm).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Saṃghaṭṭa.
2) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Saṃghaṭṭa.
3) Saṃghaṭṭa (संघट्ट) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Saṃghaṭṭita.
4) Saṃghaṭṭā (संघट्टा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Saṃghaṭṭā.
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 corpusSaṃghaṭṭa (ಸಂಘಟ್ಟ):—[noun] = ಸಂಘಟ [samghata].
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)
Partial matches: Ghatta, Sam, Shan, Can.
Starts with: Samghattacakra, Samghattaka, Samghattana, Samghattapanita, Samghattati, Sanghattana.
Ends with: Asamghatta, Caranasamghatta, Hridayasamghatta, Ravasamghatta, Ussamghatta, Utsamghatta.
Full-text (+5): Sanghatta, Asamghatta, Samghattapanita, Hridayasamghatta, Samghattacakra, Ghattitar, Samghattita, Saralaskandhasamghattajanman, Samghattana, Samghata, Sneha, Sangada, Jagadananda, Kandacakra, Parabhava, Prabodhita, Janmastha, Mahasamvid, Parajyotis, Cidananda.
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