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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Ābhoginī (आभोगिनी) is the name of a Vidyā (magic art), according to chapter 5.3 [śāntinātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, as the Vidyādhara Pavanavega said to king Vajrāyudha:—“[...] After taking an offering for a pūjā to the Vidyā Prajñapti, I came and did not see my daughter [i.e., Śāntimatī] on the mountain [i.e., Maṇisāgara]. Then I learned (what had happened) from Ābhoginī and came here, master. Surrender this man, a mine of vices, O punisher of the wicked. I will split him with this club like a cocoanut and make him reach the abode of Yama. [...]”.

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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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Ends with: Sahabhogini, Vanitabhogini.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Abhogini, Ābhoginī; (plurals include: Abhoginis, Ābhoginīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 5: Story of Śāntimatī < [Chapter III - Eighth incarnation as Vajrāyudha]

Appendix 3.2: new and rare words < [Appendices]

Part 10: Story of Vīrabhadra < [Chapter II - Śrī Aranāthacaritra]

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