Basadi: 2 definitions
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Basadi 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: One India One People: Jaina basadis of North KarnatakaBasadi refers to Jaina temples with residences of scholars attached to the shrine.—Before the 12th century, Jainism was the dominating religion of this region. About a third of the total population were Jains. Especially during the rule of Rāṣṭrakūṭas and Chalukyas and their feudatories, namely the Haihayahs and Kalachurīs, Jainism reached its peak. Many basadis were built throughout the region. Many places of this region became popular as Jain kṣetras. These centres have played an important role in the socio-religious life of the people of this region. Almost each village had a Jaina basadi that served as an important centre of Jainism.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBasadi (ಬಸದಿ):—[noun] a jaina temple or monastery.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+1): Basati, Vasati, Jinagadde, Bamagavunda, Ratrimatikanti, Basti, Edenada, Tribhuvanacandra, Balacandra, Nimbarasa, Nagacandra-Saiddhantika, Shantivira, Mailiyakka, Nimbadeva, Kulacandra, Kollapura, Nemana, Kollapuratirtha, Vagubana-Herilage, Sahasraphani.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Basadi; (plurals include: Basadis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Chikka Hansoge < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Jainism during the Pallava period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]