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Simhadashana, ³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹»å²¹Å›²¹²Ô²¹: 1 definition

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Simhadashana 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 ³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹»å²¹Å›²¹²Ô²¹ can be transliterated into English as Simhadasana or Simhadashana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹»å²¹Å›²¹²Ô²¹ (सिंहदशà¤�) is the name of an ancient king, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.4 [RÄma and Laká¹£maṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triá¹£aṣṭiÅ›alÄkÄpuruá¹£acaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “Siṃharatha’s son, Brahmaratha, became king next, then CÄturmukha, Hemaratha, Åšataratha, Udayapá¹›thu, VÄriratha, Induratha, Ä€dityaratha, MÄndhÄtá¹�, VÄ«rasena in turn, King Pratimanyu, King Pratibandhu, King Ravimanyu, Vasantatilaka, Kuberadatta, Kunthu, Åšarabha, Dvirada in turn, then ³§¾±á¹ƒh²¹»å²¹Å›²¹²Ô²¹, HiraṇyakaÅ›ipu, Puñjasthala, Kakutstha, Raghu. Among these kings some reached emancipation and some heavenâ€�.

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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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