Mayahatthi, Maya-hatthi: 1 definition
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Mayahatthi 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: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureMayahatthi (मयहत्थि) (in Prakrit; Sanskrit: Mayahastin) refers to “(mechanical) elephant”.—Images of Tīrthaṃkaras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. The Āvaśyaka-cūrṇi of Jinadāsa (seventh century AD) gives an account of King Pradyota of Ujjain who used a mechamcal elephant (janta-mayahatthi) for capturing King Udayana of Kauśāmbi. It is not certain whether this refers to a metal-elephant.
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: Hatthi, Maya.
Full-text: Mayahastin, Yantrahastin, Jantahatthi.
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