Brahmanandana: 1 definition
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Brahmanandana 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)
Brahmanandana (ब्रह्मनन्दन) is the father of Dvipṛṣṭha: one of the nine black Vāsudevas, according to chapter 1.6 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly: “[...] There will be nine black Vāsudevas, enjoyers of three parts of the earth, with half so much power as the Cakrins. [...] In Dvāravatī, Dvipṛṣṭha, seventy bows tall, living for seventy-two lacs of years while Vāsupūjya is wandering on earth, son of Padmā and Brahmanandana, will necessarily go to the sixth hell”.
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)
Starts with: Brahmanandanatha.
Full-text: Dviprishtha, Upadeshanem, Padma.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 290 < [Volume 4, Part 1 (1908)]
Page 156 < [Volume 4, Part 1 (1908)]
Page 161 < [Volume 15 (1913)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 112 < [Volume 13 (1898)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 9: The future Vāsudevas < [Chapter VI]