Ashtamangalika, Aṣṭamāṅgalika, Ashta-mangalika: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ashtamangalika 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 Aṣṭamāṅgalika can be transliterated into English as Astamangalika or Ashtamangalika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: The Jaina IconographyAṣṭamāṅgalika (अष्टमाङ्गलिक) refers to a set of symbols commonly depicted in Jaina iconography—Aṣṭamāṅgalika consists of: a Svastika, Śrīvatsa, Nandyāvarta, Vardhamānaka, state-seat, pitcher, fish and a mirror.
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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