Devagati, Deva-gati: 3 definitions
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Devagati means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsDevagati (देवगति) refers to the “celestial state of existence”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he speaks about birth in the celestial state of existence (devagatyotpādam) among the four states of existence (caturgatiṣu)]—In this world sometimes corporeal [souls] filled with a mass of virtue appear in heaven because of the development of life and name karmas connected with the celestial state of existence (devagati). And, having obtained the good fortune of heaven, [those corporeal beings] enjoy heavenly pleasure in the lower heavens and in the celestial vehicles or among other groups [of gods]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDevagati (देवगति).—the path of देवलोक (devaloka); अनुज्ञातश्च रामेण ययौ देवगतिं मुनिः (anujñātaśca rāmeṇa yayau devagatiṃ muniḥ) A. Rām. 2.1.4.
Derivable forms: devagatiḥ (देवगतिः).
Devagati is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms deva and gati (गति).
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDēvagati (ದೇವಗತಿ):—
1) [noun] the course by which one attains godhood.
2) [noun] Śiva, who is the resort of all gods.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gati, Deva, Teva.
Starts with: Devagativade.
Ends with: Vikrantadevagati.
Full-text: Devagata, Karmagati, Devayush, Devanama, Sugati, Adhvan.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Tattva 3: Puṇya (merit) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 4.1 - The four kinds of celestial beings (deva) < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 8.25 - The types of karmas that constitute merit (puṇya) < [Chapter 8 - Bondage of Karmas]
Verse 2.6 - Twenty-one kinds of audāyika-bhāva < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 2 - Punishments for falsehood < [Section I.4 - Abstention from falsehood]
VII. The knowledge of the way leading to the various destinies < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]
II. The knowledge of the retribution of actions (karmavipāka-jñānabala) < [Part 2 - The ten powers in particular]
Kalpa-sutra (Lives of the Jinas) (by Hermann Jacobi)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)