Atadakara, Atadākāra: 1 definition
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Atadakara 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraAtadākāra (अतदाकार, “dissimilar symbol”) is a sub-type of sthāpanānikṣepa: one of the four nikṣepa (gateways of investigations by installing/ presenting / positionig).—What is meant by dissimilar symbol (atadākāra)? When symbol is made which is different from the objects being presented e.g. representing the elephant etc in the game of chess, or symbolizing the lord in the rice placed on a leaf.
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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Full-text: Sthapananikshepa.
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