Amarasundara, Amara-sundara: 1 definition
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Amarasundara 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.
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Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraAmarasundara (अमरसुन्दर) is the name of a Vidyādhara-king, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “[...] All the infatuated girls married the infatuated Daśagrīva with a gandharva-wedding. Their guards went to their fathers and reported, ‘Some man is leaving now, after marrying your daughters.’ Amarasundara, angered, and Vidyādharas, their fathers, ran impetuously, intending to kill Daśakandhara. Naturally timid, the brides said to Daśagrīva: ‘Start your car quickly, master. Do not delay. This is a Vidyādhara-lord, Amarasundara, who is invincible, accompanied besides by Kanaka, Budha, and others.’ [...]”.
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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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 2: Rāvaṇa’s marriage < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruvarur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]