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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Droṇaghana (द्रोणघन) or Droṇamegha is the name of an ancient king, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.7 [The killing of Rāvaṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, Praticandra said to Bhāmaṇḍala: “[...] I, astonished by the immediate healing of the blow, asked Bharata about the power of the perfumed water and your younger brother related. ‘[...] Knowing his former death by clairvoyance, angered, [Pavanaputraka] made various and numerous diseases in this city and district. Knowing his former death by clairvoyance, angered, he made various and numerous diseases in this city and district. But there was no disease in the territory and house of my uncle, King Droṇamegha, though living in my country. [...]’.”.

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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: Drona, Ghana.

Full-text: Priyankara, Vishalya.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Dronaghana, Droṇaghana, Droṇa-ghana, Drona-ghana; (plurals include: Dronaghanas, Droṇaghanas, ghanas). 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 4: Cure of Lakṣmaṇa < [Chapter VII - The killing of Rāvaṇa]

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