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Nalaraja, Ჹ, , Ჹn, Nalarajan: 2 definitions

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Nalaraja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Nalaraja in Purana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata Purana

Ჹ (नलरा�):—He became friends with Ṛtūparṇa (son of Ayutāyu), and was taught by him about the art of gambling. In return, he taaught Ṛtūparṇa lessons in controlling and maintaining horses. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.9.16-17)

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Nalaraja in Jainism glossary
: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

(नलराजा) or dṛṣṭānta refers to one of the 157 stories embedded in the ٳ峾ǻ岹 by Somacandra (narrating stories from Jain literature, based on the Karpūraprakara), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi� library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The ٳ峾ǻ岹 represents a repository of 157 stories [e.g., -dṛṣṭānta] written in prose Sanskrit, although each of them is preceded by a verse. Together, they stage a large number of Jain characters (including early teachers). [...]

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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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