Leppakamma, Leppa-kamma: 1 definition
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Leppakamma 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureLeppakamma (啶侧啶啶啶啶�) (in Prakrit) refers to 鈥渋mages made of plaster鈥�.鈥擨mages of T墨rtha峁僰aras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. Speaking about 蝉迟丑腻辫腻苍补 or installation of a symbol for a Guru during his absence, the Jaina canonical text Anuyogadv膩ra-s奴tra says that it may be made of wood, stucco-work, painting, plaster (leppakamma), flower-work or knitting, or prepared by wrapped cloth or stuffed cast, repousse or beaten metal work.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Leppa, Kamma.
Full-text: Leppa, Lepyakarman, Lepya.
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