Candrabhadra, Candra-bhadra: 1 definition
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Candrabhadra 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chandrabhadra.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraCandrabhadra (चन्द्रभद्र) is the name of an ancient king from Mathurā, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.8 [The abandonment of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, as Muni Deśabhūṣaṇa said to Rāma: “Śrīdhara [i.e., Śatrughna’s previous incarnation] wandered as a mendicant, practiced penance, and went to heaven. When he fell, he became the son of King Candrabhadra in the city Mathurā. Son of Queen Kāñcanaprabhā, Acala by name, he was extremely dear to Candrabhadra. His eight elder brothers, sons of co-wives, Bhānuprabha and others, began to try to kill Acala, so he would not be king. [...]”.
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: Bhadra, Candra.
Full-text: Bhanuprabha, Kancanaprabha, Acala.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 8: Śatrughna’s former births < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
4 (b). Technical terms for the component parts of the temple < [Chapter 2 - Author and his Works]