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Mahatmaprabha, Ѳٳ, Mahatman-prabha: 1 definition

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Mahatmaprabha 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»] � Mahatmaprabha in Jainism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Ѳٳ (महात्मप्रभ�, “pitch-dark-colored�).—Seventh of the seven lands existing within adholoka (lower world) in Jain cosmology. These seven lands exists in downward order supported by cushions of humid atmosphere (ghana) and dense air/water (ambu), which rests in a ring of thin air (ٲ) resting in space (ś).

Adholoka represents the lower section of the universe and hosts the infernal beings that exists within these lands. Ѳٳ features 1 strata according to the Bhagavatī-sūtra.

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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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