Champaka-shreshthikathanaka, Champaka-śreṣṭhikathānaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Champaka-shreshthikathanaka 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)
Source: Google Books: Ancient IndiaChampaka-śreṣṭhikathānaka—(Jaina epic story) Together with Pāla-Gopāla-kathānaka; written by Jinakīrtisūri in the middle of the 15th century.
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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