Amarakshaka, Āmarakṣaka: 1 definition
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Amarakshaka 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 Āmarakṣaka can be transliterated into English as Amaraksaka or Amarakshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismĀmarakṣaka (आमरक्षक).—One of the ten sub-types of gods (devas), according to Jain cosmology. The name can also be spelled as Ātmarakṣa and are also known by the name Rākṣasa. The occupation of the āmarakṣakas is to act as bodyguards.
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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