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Cosmos 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.
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsCosmos (in Sanskrit: loka) refers to one of the “(twelve) reflections” (bhāvanā), according to Śubhacandra’s Jñānārṇava.—The cosmos is the place in which those who are omniscient see all things commencing with the self, both sentient and non-sentient. What is not the cosmos is known as the atmosphere. The cosmos is the shape of a palm tree filled with the three worlds, surrounded at the edge by the three winds having great speed and power. It is not produced by anyone, not sustained by anyone and not destroyed by anyone. It exists by itself, unsupported in the atmosphere. It has no beginning or end, is accomplished by itself, imperishable, without a Supreme Being and replete with objects beginning with the self. It comprises three parts being the shape of a cane stool in the lower region, like a cymbal in the middle and like a drum on the top. All living beings in the various states of existence are born and die, subject to the noose of action, in the cosmos.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cosmos caudatus, Cosmos parviflorus, Cosmos sulphureus, Cosmostigma racemosum.
Ends with: Orange cosmos, Southwestern cosmos, Sulphur cosmos, Yellow cosmos.
Full-text (+160): Loka, Krishnaraji, Vina, Vishnu, Orange cosmos, Sulphur cosmos, Southwestern cosmos, Yellow cosmos, Lokasvarupa, Onuad, Tuktukan, Kibana-kosumosu, Lokakasha, Lansa-lansa, Lokanabhas, Aloka, Turai-turai, Cosmos parviflorus, Spanish needle, Alokakasha.
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Search found 115 books and stories containing Cosmos; (plurals include: Cosmoses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 4.2 - Kāla and Karma < [Chapter 2 - Jyotiḥśāstra and the Concept of Karman]
Cosmic and Psychic interaction through Qualitative Time < [Chapter 5 - Conclusions]
Part 1.3 - Central theme: Human and Cosmic Future < [Chapter 4 - Constructive Survey of the Correlation of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman]
Aadi Sankara and Sringeri Peetham < [October - December 1977]
Rainbow in a Tear-Drop < [July – September, 1986]
The Creatrix < [July – September, 1988]
The Wheel Of The Dhamma Begins To Turn < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]
The Twelve-spoked Wheel Of Dhamma < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 17 - Manifestation of Vāsudeva < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Chapter 16 - Description of Goloka < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Chapter 24 - The Nature of Knowledge (jñāna-svarūpa) < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
10. Development of Psychological Astrology in 20th Century < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
9. Mesopotamian Civilization and Astrology < [Chapter 3 - History of Civilizations and Moon]
3. Cosmic Relationship of Mind < [Chapter 7 - Moon the Significant Planet of Mind]
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