In Jainism

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Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

Davadantī (दवदन्ती) refers to one of the “sixteen virtuous Jain women”, according to the “Sola satyā” (dealing with the lives of Jain female heroes), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—There is a list of sixteen virtuous Jain women. [...] These women [e.g., Davadantī] are virtuous because they uphold Jain values and could stand to them even in adverse circumstances. Reciting their names is often part of the morning ritual. Behind names are eventful stories that have been told by several writers and read or listened to by Jain followers.

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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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Ends with: Naladavadanti.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Davadanti, Davadantī; (plurals include: Davadantis, Davadantīs). 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 8: Nala and Davadantī < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]

Part 15: Story of Harimitra < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]

Part 10: Loss of the kingdom < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]

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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)

Note on gambling in ancient India < [Notes]

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