Dikkumari, Dikkumārī, Dish-kumari: 1 definition
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Dikkumari 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Google Books: Jaina IconographyDikkumārī (दिक्कुमारी).—The different Dik-kumārīs, living on different kūṭas of Meru and Rucakadvīpa, 56 in number are a group of goddesses which have a special function like the Indras, in the Birth ceremonies of a Jina and therefore get a place in Jaina art. They are the attendants (mahattarikās) of the Mother of a Jina.
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: Dish, Dik, Kumari.
Full-text (+41): Subhoga, Suvatsa, Vatsamitra, Lokantika, Suprabuddha, Iladevi, Suradevi, Navamika, Supradatta, Ekanasa, Citragupta, Samahara, Hri, Alambusha, Mishrakeshi, Sarvaprabha, Ananda, Bhogamkara, Bhogamalini, Toyadhara.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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