Vihalla: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vihalla means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: HereNow4u: Lord Śrī MahāvīraVihalla (विहल्ल) is the name of one of the sons of Śreṇika.—King Śreṇika Bimbasāra or Bhambhāsāra of the Śiśunāga clan was a famous and brave king. Kūṇika was the son of Rājagṛha’s king Śreṇika and queen Celanā. King Śreṇika had two other sons, Halla and Vihalla. Nirayāvalikā talks only of Vihalla. Śreṇika had presented them the best elephant of the time called Secanaka, and an invaluable necklace gifted by a god.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Vihalla (विहल्ल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Viru.
2) Vihalla (विहल्ल) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vihalla.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Vihalla (विहल्ल) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Vihalla, Vehalla.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Shrenika, Vehalla, Rajagriha, Viru, Cetaka, Celana, Halla, Secanaka, Shravasti.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 2 - Account of Mahāśilākaṇṭaka battle < [Chapter 9]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 4: Initiation and death of Abhaya < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]
Part 7: War between Kūṇika and Ceṭaka < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]
Part 5: Death of Śreṇīka < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]