Dharmamurti, Dharmamūrti, Dharma-murti: 3 definitions
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Dharmamurti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDharmamūrti (धर्ममूर्ति) refers to those of “virtuous forms”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.2.—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] [Dakṣa] had sixty daughters all of whom were the instruments of creation. [...] Among those, the daughter Svadhā was given to the forefathers. She had three daughters all of whom were of handsome features and virtuous forms (i.e., dharmamūrti)”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDharmamūrti (धर्ममूर्ति).—A king in the Bṛhatkalpa; a friend of Indra. His wife was Bhānumatī. He had the prowess to vanquish even the Asuras. Asked as to the reason of his strength, his Purohita, Vasiṣṭha explained that in the previous birth he was a goldsmith in the service of a Śaivite courtesan, Līlāvatī. She performed the gift of Lavanācala when he helped her in making up the salt mountain in gold without receiving anything as wages. The present position was its consequence. Then he made gifts of ten Merus to Vasiṣṭha.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 92. 17-33.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection IDharmamūrti (धर्ममूर्ति) or Dharmamūrtisūri is the name of a teacher belonging to the añcala-gaccha, according to the Añcalagaccha-paṭṭāvalī (dealing with Jain lineages history), 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.
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: Dharma, Murti, Tarma.
Starts with: Dharmamurtidhara, Dharmamurtisuri.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Dharmamurti, Dharma-murti, Dharma-mūrti, Dharmamūrti; (plurals include: Dharmamurtis, murtis, mūrtis, Dharmamūrtis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Varṇa (4): The Śudras < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Cultural History In the Purāṇas < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 58 - The Procedure of Śrāddha < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 21 - The greatness of Puṣkara and some important vows < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]