Catuhsharana, Catuḥśaraṇa, Catur-sharana: 1 definition
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Catuhsharana 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 Catuḥśaraṇa can be transliterated into English as Catuhsarana or Catuhsharana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chatuhsharana.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: University of Cambridge: JainismCatuḥśaraṇa (चतुःशरण) or Catuḥśaraṇaprakīrṇaka of Vīrabhadra (Virabadda) is classified under the Prakīrṇakas or “miscellanies” which is a peripheral category of the Śvetāmbara canon.—The Catuḥśaraṇa-prakīrṇaka is one of the undisputed texts in the group and one of the most widely copied or commented. It is accompanied by an anonymous Sanskrit commentary (avacūri).
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: Catur, Sharana, Catuh.
Starts with: Catuhsharanaprakirnaka, Catuhsharanaprakirnakasandhi.
Full-text: Catuhsharanaprakirnaka.
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