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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Amoghavijayā (अमोघविजया) is the name of a spear, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, “Again the Lord of Nāgas [i.e., Dharaṇa] said: ‘Rāvaṇa, showing respect to the noble, I am especially pleased with your lack of greed’. Saying this, he gave Rāvaṇa the spear, Amoghavijayā (Unerring Victory), and the vidyā which makes changes in appearance and went to his own abode. After paying homage to the Tīrthanāthas, Daśānana went to Nityālokapura, married Ratnāvalī, and went back to Laṅkā. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Amogha, Vijaya.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Amoghavijaya, Amoghavijayā, Amogha-vijayā, Amogha-vijaya; (plurals include: Amoghavijayas, Amoghavijayās, vijayās, vijayas). 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: Further exploits of Rāvaṇa < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]

Part 3: War between the Rākṣasas and Vānaras < [Chapter VII - The killing of Rāvaṇa]

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