Jalamba, Jala-amba, Jālāmbā: 2 definitions
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Jalamba means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: ManthanabhairavatantramJālāmbā (जालाम्बा) is the name of the Mother associated with Jālandhara, one of the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to chapter 10 of the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—The distinction made between the Mother (ambā) of the seat and the resident goddess (devī) and that between the Lord (nātha) and the god (deva), reflects a historical development. The Mother [i.e., Jālāmbā] and Lord derive their names simply from that of the seat they govern. The goddesses of the seats are those Kubjikā meets there in the course of her tour described in the first chapters of the Kubjikāmatatantra.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJaḷaṃba (ಜಳಂಬ):—
1) [noun] a cloth cover; a veil; a screen; a wrapper.
2) [noun] a hand-held device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface; a fan.
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: Amba, Jala, Ampa.
Starts with: Jalambala, Jalambara, Jalambayta.
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Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
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