Caritrashila, Cāritraśīla, Caritra-shila: 1 definition
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Caritrashila 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 Cāritraśīla can be transliterated into English as Caritrasila or Caritrashila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Charitrashila.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection ICāritraśīla (चारित्रशील) or Cāritraśīlagaṇi is the name of an ancient teacher belonging to the añcalagaccha.—[...] Khīmāī’s religious behaviour and piety are described in literary terms. She acted at the instigation of a monk, whose lineage and sectarian affiliation are mentioned: Hemaśīlagaṇi, disciple of Cāritraśīlagaṇi, himself disciple of Kīrtimerusūri. They all belonged to the añcalagaccha. This group is headed by a single Ācārya. But his name is not mentioned here.
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: Shila, Caritra, Cila.
Starts with: Caritrashilagani.
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