In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Meghasena (मेघसेन) is the son of Manoramā (daughter of king Nihataśatru) and Megharatha (son of king Ghanaratha), according to chapter 5.4 [śāntinātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:—“[...] At an auspicious time the king (i.e., Nihataśatru) married properly his elder daughters, Priyamitrā and Manoramā, to Megharatha. Dṛḍharatha, whose lotus-feet were cleansed by the king, married the third daughter, the youngest, Sumati. [...] They, long-armed, enjoyed pleasures with their wives like Indra and Upendra who had met in one place because of affection. Megharatha’s wives bore two sons in turn, Priyamitrā Nandiṣeṇa and Manoramā Meghasena. Dṛḍharatha’s wife, Sumati, bore a son, Rathasena, the sole Rohaṇa of the jewels of agreeable qualities”.

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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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Full-text: Rathasena, Nandishena.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Meghasena; (plurals include: Meghasenas). 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 21: Marriage with Padmāvatī and Aśvasenā < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]

Part 7: Story of the dove and hawk < [Chapter IV - Tenth incarnation as Megharatha]

Part 1: Incarnation as Megharatha (introduction) < [Chapter IV - Tenth incarnation as Megharatha]

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