Amloca, Amlocā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Amloca 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Amlocha.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraAmlocā (अम्लोचा) is the name of an Apsaras, instructed by Śakra to help in the preparations of Ṛṣabha’s wedding-preparations, according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly,
“[...] Then having ascertained the Lord’s purpose, Purandara at once summoned gods for the tasks of the wedding-preparations.—‘[...] Put the groom’s chair in the proper place, Amlocā. Bring the brides’ and groom’s shoes, Haṃsapādī; quickly smear the pavilion-ground with cow-dung, Puñjikāsthalā. [...]’. From the bustling of the Apsarases instructing each other in this way, and frequently calling names, a mighty tumult arose”.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Amlocanti.
Full-text: Punjikasthala, Hamsapadi.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 7: Ṛṣabha’s marriage < [Chapter II]