Significance of Kanaka
In Jainism, the term Kanaka has two meanings: it refers to a mountain, signifying a geographic feature in Sanskrit, and it is also identified as one of the four main consorts of Bhima. In Purana texts, Kanaka is described as being born from Durgama and is the mother of four sons: Kritavirya, Kritagni, Karaviraka, and Kritaujas. This dual representation showcases Kanaka's significance in both religious and mythological contexts.1
In Dutch: Kanaka; In Finnish: Kanaka; In Spanish: Canaca
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Jain concept of 'Kanaka'
In Jainism, Kanaka is interpreted as a mountain name in Sanskrit, representing a geographic element, and is also identified as one of Bhima's four principal consorts, highlighting its significance in both geography and mythology.
Significance in Jainism (general):
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) One of the four principal consorts of Bhima.[1]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Name of a mountain; refers to a geographic feature in a Sanskrit context.[2]