Alternative spellings of this word include Chitrakanaka.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Citrakanakā (चित्रकनका) refers to one of the four Dikkumārīs living on the intermediate points of the compass of the Rucaka Mountains, according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly,

“[...] Four Dikkumārīs [viz., Citrakanakā], came from the intermediate points of the compass of the Rucaka Mountains. When they had bowed to the Jina and the Jina’s mother and had introduced themselves in the same way, they stood in the northeast, etc., directions, holding lights, singing. [...]”.

context information

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: Citra, Kanaka.

Full-text: Sutera.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Citrakanaka, Citrakanakā, Citra-kanaka, Citra-kanakā; (plurals include: Citrakanakas, Citrakanakās, kanakas, kanakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 7: Birth-rites performed by Dikkumārīs < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]

Part 4: Birth ceremonies of Ṛṣabha < [Chapter II]

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