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Jambavan (Samskrit : जाम्बवान्) or Jambavanta is well known as the wise old minister (a noble bear) of Sugriva, the Vanara Raja who lived on the Kishkinda mountain of Bharatavarsha. He is also known for his fight with Shri Krishna for Syamantakamani (a precious ornament gifted by Surya) described in Bhagavata Purana. Thus his role in Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana is well discussed. There are different versions that Jambavan was described as a monkey and a bear.

Jambavan (Samskrit : जाम्बवान्) or Jambavanta is well known as the wise old minister (a noble bear) of Sugriva, the Vanara Raja who lived on the Kishkinda mountain of Bharatavarsha. He is also known for his fight with Shri Krishna for Syamantakamani (a precious ornament gifted by Surya) described in Bhagavata Purana. Thus his role in Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana is well discussed. There are different versions that Jambavan was described as a monkey and a bear. [[File:Jambavan and Krishna Fighting.png|thumb|450x450px|'''Jambavan fighting with Shrikrishna in a cave.''']]In some of the Ramayana versions in Indian languages he is described as a monkey. In some versions he was described as a monkey existing from an ancient period even prior to incarnation of Shri Rama. Jambavan is said to have witnessed nine out of the ten incarnations of Mahavisnu, thus he is known for his longevity.<ref name=":1">Mani, Vettam. (1975). ''[https://archive.org/details/puranicencyclopa00maniuoft Puranic encyclopaedia : A comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature.]'' Delhi:Motilal Banasidass. (Page 613 and 614)</ref>

 

In some of the Ramayana versions in Indian languages he is described as a monkey. In some versions he was described as a monkey existing from an ancient period even prior to incarnation of Shri Rama. Jambavan is said to have witnessed nine out of the ten incarnations of Mahavisnu, thus he is known for his longevity.<ref name=":1">Mani, Vettam. (1975). ''[https://archive.org/details/puranicencyclopa00maniuoft Puranic encyclopaedia : A comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature.]'' Delhi:Motilal Banasidass. (Page 613 and 614)</ref>  

== Birth and Family ==

== Birth and Family ==

== Jambavan and Syamantakopakhyana ==

== Jambavan and Syamantakopakhyana ==

Many Puranic texts have mentioned about Jambavan being seen in Dvapara Yuga, in connection with the precious stone Syamantaka. This upakhyana (anecdote) during the avatara of Shri Krishna is famous because Jambavan gives his daughter Jambavati as the wife of Shri Krishna. Jambavan is one among the chiranjeevi's (a long lived being) is evident in this story.   

Many Puranic texts have mentioned about Jambavan being seen in Dvapara Yuga, in connection with the precious stone Syamantaka. This upakhyana (anecdote) during the avatara of Shri Krishna is famous because Jambavan gives his daughter Jambavati as the wife of Shri Krishna. Jambavan is one among the chiranjeevi's (a long lived being) is evident in this story.