Kulabala, Kula-bala: 1 definition
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Kulabala 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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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsKulabala (啶曕啶侧が啶�) refers to 鈥渇amily and power鈥�, according to the 11th century J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by 艢ubhacandra.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淗ere in the world a whole multitude of objects, and the supremacy that is desired by the chiefs of snakes, men and gods, and other than [that], family, power, prosperity, and wanton women, etc. (kulabala鈥�办耻濒补产补濒补蝉耻产丑补驳补迟惫辞诲诲腻尘补谤腻尘腻诲颈) is easily obtained. On the contrary, that very same jewel of enlightenment alone is difficult to obtain. [Thus ends the reflection on] enlightenment鈥�.
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, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Starts with: Kulabaladeva.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)