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Jinamudra, Jina-mudra, Բܻ: 1 definition

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Jinamudra 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.

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General definition (in Jainism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Jinamudra in Jainism glossary
: archive.org: The Jaina Iconography

Բܻ (जिनमुद्र�) refers to one of the various ܻ (hand and feet postures) commonly depcited in Jain iconography.�(Description of Բܻ): The position, so called, when the ascetic stands in dzٲ keeping the feet at four fingers breadth between the toes and lesser width between the heels. dzٲ literally means “letting loose the body�.

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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, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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