Thambh: 1 definition
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Thambh 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
Kavya (poetry)
: OpenEdition books: վīٳ첹貹� (Kāvya)Thambh (थम्भ�) in Prakrit (or Stambh in Sanskrit) means “to stop, paralyze, fix�, as is mentioned in the վīٳ첹貹 by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (īٳ).—Often magical process: “stop”—of a rock in its fall;—of a vehicle; “paralysis”—of a boat;—an arm; “fixation”—of water and fire;—blood;—mercury. var.: khal “stopping� of a vehicle; “paralysis� of a boat.

Kavya (काव्�, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry� and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry�.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+15): Thambha, Thambhabhava, Thambhabhittipadussapana, Thambhaghatika, Thambhaharana, Thambhaka, Thambhakasamudaya, Thambhakavatapana, Thambhamala, Thambhamatta, Thambhamatthaka, Thambhana, Thambhanacalanakiriya, Thambhanakara, Thambhanaya, Thambhani, Thambhaniddesa, Thambhaniya, Thambhanuparivattana, Thambhapanti.
Full-text: Santhambheti, Vitthambheti, Vishtabdha, Stambh.
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