Aharaka Sharir: 1 definition
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Aharaka Sharir 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Atma Dharma: Principles of JainismMiraculous Projectable Body; A clean and white, one hand long, miraculous body, resembling a human body in shape (but) devoid of seven physical elements such as flesh, blood etc., emanating from the forehead of an ascetic of sixth spiritual stage possessing aharaka riddhi (a type of supernatural power) in order to resolve a doubt about any of the principles (to satisfy his query) or when he wishes to visit Jinalaya (Jain temple) for obeisance is called an aharaka body.
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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