Jaleshvara, Jala-ishvara, ś, ś: 15 definitions
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The Sanskrit terms ś and ś can be transliterated into English as Jalesvara or Jaleshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translationś (जलेश्व�) refers to the “lord of the waters� and is used to describe Varuṇa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.5 (“Kārttikeya is crowned�).—Accordingly, after the Kṛttikās spoke to Kārttikeya: “[...] Then Śiva, the lord of the universe, following the worldly convention delightedly placed Kārttikeya on a beautiful gemset throne. [...] Then Indra gave him a lordly elephant and a thunderbolt. The lord of the waters, Varuṇa (Ჹś), gave him a white umbrella and a necklace of gems to wear. The sun gave him a chariot as fast as the mind and a coat of mail with great equipments; Yama his own staff: the moon a vessel full of nectar. [...]�.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1) ś (जलेश्व�).—A īٳ in the Amarakaṇṭaka hill of Kalinga, fit for 辱ṇḍٲ貹ṇa. When Śiva was burning Tripura ruthlessly, Bāṇa appeared with a ṅg on his head when the Lord blessed him with life. Hence the sanctity of the place.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 186. 15-38; 187. 3-52; Ch. 188 (whole).
2) ś (जालेश्वर).—One of the eight places sacred to Śiva in Benares.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 181. 28.
ś (जलेश्व�) is glorified in the 10th century ܰܰṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, the Fourth Chapter contains the glorification of ś, Vārānasī, Gaṅgā and Maṇikarṇa and an enumeration of the evils of Kali-age. The Fifth Chapter gives the glorification of Viśveśvaraṅg, an eulogy of Śiva by Vyāsa and Mahādeva’s granting of boon to Vyāsa.

The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism1) ś (जलेश्व�) is a Sanskrit word referring to one of the sixty-eight places hosting a svāyambhuvaṅg, one of the most sacred of ṅgs according to the Ś岵. The presiding deity residing over the ṅg in this place (ś) is named Triśūli. The list of sixty-eight svāyambhuvaṅgs is found in the commentary of the ṇo-岹ś첹 by Nigamajñānadeva. The word ṅg refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.
2) ś (जलेश्व�) is the name of a ṅg (symbolical manifestation of Śiva) that is associated with the Jaleśvarī-īٳ (a sacred bathing place). It represents the fifty-ninth of the sixty-four siddhaṅgs mentioned in the Nepalese Tyasaphu (a folding book or leporello). At each of these spots Śiva is manifest as a ṅg. Each of these ṅgs (e.g., Jala-īś) has its own specific name, mantra, set of rituals and observances, auspicious time etc.
The auspiscious time for bathing near the ś-ṅg at the Jaleśvarī-īٳ is mentioned as “caitra-śukla-tṛtīyā� (latin: caitra-shukla-tritiya). This basically represents the recommended day for bathing there (Բ徱Բ).

Shaiva (शै�, 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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Studyś (जलेश्व�) refers to one of the 56 rays of the Mūlādhāra-Cakra which (together with the 52 rays of the Svadhiṣṭhāna) are associated with the fiery plane called Rudragranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., ś]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the ś岹貹ñ or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with � and �, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakrapūjā.

Shakta (शाक्�, 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.
India history and geography
: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)ś is one of the Brāhmaṇa donees mentioned in the “Asankhali plates of Narasiṃha II� (1302 A.D.). When a grant was made to a large number of Brāhmaṇas, the chief amongst the donees seems to have been called Pānīyagrāhin especially. In the present record, though all the donees (e.g., ś) are referred to as Pāṇigrāhi-mahājana, their list is headed by a Brāhmaṇa with Pāṇigrahī as his surname.
These copper plates (mentioning ś) were discovered from the house of a Santal inhabitant of Pargana Asankhali in the Mayurbhanj State (Orissa). It was made when king Vīra-Narasiṃhadeva was staying at the Bhairavapura-kaṭaka (city, camp or residence).

The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryś (जलेश्व�).�
1) an epithet of Varuṇa; भीमोद्भवां प्रत� नल� � जलेश्वरे � (bhīmodbhavā� prati nale ca jaleśvare ca) N.
2) the ocean.
Derivable forms: Ჹś� (जलेश्वरः).
ś is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īś (ईश्व�). See also (synonyms): Ჹś.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryś (जलेश्व�).—m.
(-�) 1. A name of the deity of water, Varuna. 2. The ocean. E. jala, and īś sovereign.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionaryś (जलेश्व�).—m. a name of Varuṇa. Mahābhārata 1, 8175.
ś is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms jala and īś (ईश्व�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryś (जलेश्व�).—[masculine] Varuṇa (the lord of the waters).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorumś (जलेश्व�) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—son of Viśārada, father of Svapneśvara (Śāṇḍilyasūtrabhāṣya).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ś (जलेश्व�):—[from jala] m. = 貹پ, [Mahābhārata i-iii, ix; Raghuvaṃśa ix, 24] (cf. [Religious Thought and Life in India p.201])
2) [v.s. ...] the ocean, [Horace H. Wilson]
3) [v.s. ...] Name of a sanctuary, [Matsya-purāṇa clxxx, 28]
4) [v.s. ...] [clxxxvi, 3]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryś (जलेश्व�):—[Ჹ+ś] (�) 1. m. Varuna the deity of water; the ocean.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvara, Jala.
Starts with: Jaleshvaratirtha.
Full-text: Jaleshvaratirtha, Jvaleshvara, Jaleshvaritirtha, Svapneshvara, Jalesha, Visarada, Ishvara, Narasimha, Narmada, Abhisheka.
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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 338 - Greatness of ś (Jāla-īś) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 187 - The Greatness of Kālāgnirudra Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 16 - The group of Tīrthas and their eminence < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.2.237 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Verse 3.2.238 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
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The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 39 - The Later Chalukyas of Srikurmam < [Chapter XI - The Chalukyas]
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 14 - Sages Pray to God Śiva for Protection from Demon Bāṇa < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
The Pilgrimages in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)