Significance of Jyeshtha
Synonyms: Senior, Elder, Superior
In Dutch: Jyeshtha; In German: Jyeshtha; In Spanish: Jyeshtha; In Swedish: Jyeshtha; In Malay: Jyeshtha; In Finnish: Jyeshta
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Hindu concept of 'Jyeshtha'
In Hinduism, Jyeshtha signifies a Nakshatra influencing auspicious timings, a significant lunar month for religious observances, a sub-category of wife with distinct duties, and is associated with the deity Indra and the Scorpio constellation.
From: Sankhayana-grihya-sutra
(1) A lunar mansion associated with the deity Indra.[1]
From: Paraskara-grihya-sutra
(1) A specific Nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astrology, believed to influence auspicious timings.[2]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) Another sub-category of wife mentioned, associated with specific duties or roles within the marriage.[3]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) Jyeshtha, abbreviated as Jy, is one of the twenty-seven Indian asterisms (nakshatra), and is used within the Indian astrological system.[4]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) A constellation associated with Scorpio, showcasing the astrological placement.[5]
Jain concept of 'Jyeshtha'
In Jainism, Jyeshtha denotes a significant lunar month associated with key events in the jiva's journey, as well as representing the unmarried elder sister of Cillana, and the period of the Lord's emancipation.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The elder sister of Cillana who remained unmarried and was compared to Sujyeshtha.[6] (2) The month during which the Lord attained emancipation, according to the lunar calendar.[7] (3) A month in the Hindu lunar calendar when significant events related to the jiva took place.[8]
The concept of Jyeshtha in local and regional sources
Jyeshtha signifies both a month tied to wisdom and the Upanayana ceremony and a goddess, associated with Dhumavati, embodying misfortune and darker traits, illustrating a duality of growth and adversity in spiritual contexts.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The month in which the birth of the native occurred, reckoned from full moon to full moon, according to the text provided.[9] (2) In most versions of the old nakshatra list the second Rohini, i.e., alpha Scorpii, is called Jyeshtha, meaning ‘the eldest (lady),� and is connected with the goddess of Misfortune.[10]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A term used to describe larger types of stages in relation to size when compared to smaller forms.[11]