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Siddhahaimacandra, Siddha-haimacandra: 1 definition

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Siddhahaimacandra 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»] � Siddhahaimacandra in Jainism glossary
: University of Cambridge: Jainism

Siddhahaimacandra (सिद्धहैमचन्द्र) (or Śabdānuśāsana), by the 12th century Jain polymath Hemacandra consists of 8 chapters () of four sections () each, dealing with Sanskrit grammar in the first seven chapters and with Prakrit grammar in the eighth chapter. He composed two commentaries on his work, a long version (ṛh屹ṛtپ) and a short version (ܱṛtپ).

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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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