Candrarashmi, Candraraśmi, Candra-rashmi: 1 definition

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Candrarashmi 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.

The Sanskrit term Candraraśmi can be transliterated into English as Candrarasmi or Candrarashmi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Chandrarashmi.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Candraraśmi (चन्द्ररश्मि) refers to one of the sons of Vālin, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, “[Now Sugrīva gave Śrīprabhā to Daśakaṇṭha, like a water-canal for the tree of former affection which was drying up. Then Sugrīva, his glory brilliant as moonlight, made Vālin’s son, powerful Candraraśmi, heir-apparent. Daśānana, whose command was acknowledged by Sugrīva, married his sister, Śrīprabhā, took her and went to Laṅkā. [...]”.

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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.

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