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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Arṇavāvarta (अर्णवावर्त) is the name of a bow, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.4 [Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, as Candragati said to Janaka: “[...] Two bows, Vajrāvarta and Arṇavāvarta, always attended by a thousand Yakṣas at the command of the gods, possessing unbearable brilliance, always worshipped by us in a shrine like family-divinities, were made for the future Rāma and Śārṅgin (Vāsudeva). Take them. If Dāśarathi strings one of these, then we are defeated by him. Let him marry your daughter”.

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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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Partial matches: Arnava, Avarta.

Full-text: Vajravarta.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Arnavavarta, Arṇavāvarta, Arṇava-āvarta, Arnava-avarta; (plurals include: Arnavavartas, Arṇavāvartas, āvartas, avartas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 14: Contest for Sītā < [Chapter IV - The, birth, marriage, and retreat to the forest of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa]

Part 7: Śatrughna’s capture of Mathurā < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]

Appendix 4.2: New and Rare Words < [Appendices]

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