Ashokacandra, Aśokacandra, Ashoka-candra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Ashokacandra means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Aśokacandra can be transliterated into English as Asokacandra or Ashokacandra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ashokachandra.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection IAśokacandra (अशोकचन्द्र) or Aśokacandrakathā refers to one of the 157 stories embedded in the Kathāmahodadhi by Somacandra (narrating stories from Jain literature, based on the Karpūraprakara), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The Kathāmahodadhi represents a repository of 157 stories [e.g., Aśokacandra-kathā] written in prose Sanskrit, although each of them is preceded by a verse. Together, they stage a large number of Jain characters (including early teachers). [...]
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
Sanskrit dictionary
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ashoka, Candra.
Starts with: Ashokacandrakatha.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ashokacandra, Aśokacandra, Ashoka-candra, Asokacandra, Aśoka-candra, Asoka-candra; (plurals include: Ashokacandras, Aśokacandras, candras, Asokacandras). 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 7: War between Kūṇika and Ceṭaka < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]
Part 6: Śreṇika and Nandā < [Chapter VI - Adoption of right-belief by Śreṇika]
Dasarupaka (critical study) (by Anuru Ranjan Mishra)
Part 14 - Conclusion < [Chapter 10 - Prakaraṇa (critical study)]