Candrayasha, Candrayaśā: 1 definition

Introduction
In Jainism
1. General definition
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Introduction:

Candrayasha 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 Candrayaśā can be transliterated into English as Candrayasa or Candrayasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Chandrayasha.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Candrayaśā (चन्द्रयशा) is the wife of Vimalavāhana, who is a kulakara (law-giver) according to Śvetāmbara sources, while Digambara names his wife as Sumati. The kulakaras (similair to the manus of the Brahmanical tradition) figure as important characters protecting and guiding humanity towards prosperity during ancient times of distress, whenever the kalpavṛkṣa (wishing tree) failed to provide the proper service.

These law-givers and their wifes (e.g., Candrayaśā) are listed in various Jain sources, such as the Bhagavatīsūtra and Jambūdvīpaprajñapti in Śvetāmbara, or the Tiloyapaṇṇatti and Ādipurāṇa in the Digambara tradition.

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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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