Jhanka, Jhāṅka, Jhaṅkā: 3 definitions
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Jhanka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shaktism)Jhaṅkā (झङ्का) or Jhaṅkātantra refers to one of the thirty-three Dakṣiṇatantras, belonging to the Śāktāgama (or Śāktatantra) division of the Āgama tradition. The Śāktāgamas represent the wisdom imparted by Devī to Īśvara and convey the idea that the worship of Śakti is the means to attain liberation. According to the Pratiṣṭhālakṣaṇasamuccaya of Vairocana, the Śāktatantras are divided into to four parts, the Jhaṅkā-tantra belonging to the Dakṣiṇa class.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryjhāṅka (झांक).—sometimes jhāka f (Jha. jhāṅkaṇēṃ To cover.) Sealed or closed state of the eyes under the stupor (of demoniac possession, biliousness, starvation &c.) v paḍa, yē, ghāla. 2 Giddiness, dizziness, swimming of head or eyes: also drowsiness; heaviness and constant dropping of the eyelids. v yē. 3(Dza.) Thick, dark, and overspreading shade (of clouds, trees &c.) v ghāla, paḍa. Ex. pāvasānēṃ jhāṅka ghātalī parantu paḍata nāhīṃ.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishjhāṅka (झांक).—f Sealed or closed state of the eyes. Giddiness. Thick, dark, and overspreading shade (of clouds), trees &c.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+7): Jhamkane, Jhamkarisu, Jhamkarita, Jhankahata, Jhankajhanki, Jhankalanem, Jhankalanenem, Jhankalem Manika, Jhankalem-manika, Jhankalyamuthi, Jhankalyamuthim, Jhankana, Jhankanam, Jhankanem, Jhankani, Jhankapaka, Jhankar, Jhankara, Jhankarana, Jhankaranem.
Ends with: Dolejhanka, Manjarajhanka, Pavasaci Jhanka, Ughadajhanka.
Full-text: Pavasaci Jhanka, Jhankatantra, Patadem, Jhaka.
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