Akashagamini, Ākāśagāmini, Akasha-gamini: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Akashagamini 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.
The Sanskrit term Ākāśagāmini can be transliterated into English as Akasagamini or Akashagamini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsĀkāśagāmini (आकाशगामिनि) or Ākāśagāminiriddhi refers to the “extraordinary power to walk above the land” and represents one of the two types of extraordinary activity (kriyā), which itself is a subclass of the eight ṛddhis (extraordinary powers). These powers can be obtained by the Ārya (civilized people) in order to produce worldly miracles. The Āryas represent one of the two classes of human beings according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.46, the other being Mleccha (barbarians).
The difference between ākāśagāmini-ṛddhi and cāraṇa-ṛddhi is the lack of consideration in relation to creating obstacles or hurt other living beings. Also in ākāśagāmini-ṛddhi, emphasis is on the meditation activity and moving in the space in that state undisturbed. It is of two types namely: lotus-posture (padmāsana) and relaxation (kāyotsarga) extraordinary powers.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀkāśagāmini (ಆಕಾಶಗಾಮಿನಿ):—
1) [noun] = ಆಕಾಶಗಾಮಿತ್ವ [akashagamitva].
2) [noun] 2) a woman or a female deity that moves in the space.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Akasha, Gamini.
Starts with: Akashagaminividye.
Full-text: Kriya, Kayotsarga, Padmasana.
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