In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Atisundarī (अतिसुन्दरी) refers to a “very beautiful lady”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.14 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as Vṛndā was married to Jalandhara: “[...] Kālanemi and other Asuras were pleased after giving the daughter in marriage to the son of the ocean. In order to defeat the gods they resorted to him. The heroic son of the ocean, Jalandhara, foremost among the Asura warriors, received a very beautiful lady (atisundarī) as his wife and he ruled over the kingdom with the support of Śukra”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Atisundari (अतिसुन्दरि) is the daughter of king Cakradhvaja from Cakrapura, 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, “[...] Piṅgala [i.e., incarnation of Kayāna] studied under one teacher with Atisundari, King Cakradhvaja’s daughter. As time passed, they became attached to each other; and Piṅgala seized her by a trick and went to the city Vidagdha. Packing in any skilled knowledge, he earned his living there by selling straw, wood, et cetera. For that is suitable for a worthless person”.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sundari, Ati.

Ends with: Pratisundari.

Full-text: Aryagupta, Vidagdha, Dhumakesha, Cakradhvaja, Svaha, Pingala.

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 11: Previous births of Sītā and Bhāmaṇḍala < [Chapter IV - The, birth, marriage, and retreat to the forest of Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa]

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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)

Verse 6.4.3 < [Chapter 4 - Journey to the City of Kuṇḍina]

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Śrī Rādhā Sahasra-nāma Stotra

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