Devarakshas, Deva-rakshas, ¶Ł±š±¹²¹°ł²¹°ģį¹£a²õ: 1 definition
Introduction:
Devarakshas means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term ¶Ł±š±¹²¹°ł²¹°ģį¹£a²õ can be transliterated into English as Devaraksas or Devarakshas, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra¶Ł±š±¹²¹°ł²¹°ģį¹£a²õ (ą¤¦ą„ą¤µą¤°ą¤ą„ą¤·ą¤øą„�) is the son of GhanavÄhana from Laį¹ kÄ, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the °łÄå°ģį¹£a²õ²¹±¹²¹į¹Åa and ±¹Äå²Ō²¹°ł²¹±¹²¹į¹Åa] of Hemacandraās 11th century Triį¹£aį¹£į¹iÅalÄkÄpuruį¹£acaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:āāAt the time that the Arhat Ajita was wandering (over the earth), GhanavÄhana was the bulb of the Rakį¹£as-line in Laį¹ kÄ on the Rakį¹£odvÄ«pa in this same Bharata. He, very wise, settled his kingdom on his son, MahÄrakį¹£as, became a mendicant at the feet of Ajita SvÄmin, and attained emancipation. After he had enjoyed the kingdom for a long time, MahÄrakį¹£as also bestowed it on his son, ¶Ł±š±¹²¹°ł²¹°ģį¹£a²õ, became a mendicant, and attained emancipation. After innumerable lords of Rakį¹£odvÄ«pa had come and gone thus, KÄ«rtidhavala was lord of the RÄkį¹£asas in the congregation of ÅreyÄį¹sa. [...]ā�.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, āself-relianceā�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rakshas, Deva.
Starts with: Devarakshasa.
Full-text: Maharakshas, Rakshodvipa, Kirtidhavala, Ghanavahana.
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