Dikshakalyanaka, Dīkṣākalyāṇaka, Diksha-kalyanaka: 1 definition
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Dikshakalyanaka 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.
The Sanskrit term Dīkṣākalyāṇaka can be transliterated into English as Diksakalyanaka or Dikshakalyanaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: WikiPedia: JainismDīkṣākalyāṇaka (दीक्षाकल्याणक) refers to the event “when a Tīrthaṅkara renounce all worldly possessions and becomes an ascetic”. it represents one of the “five chief auspicious events” (pañca-kalyāṇaka) that occur in the life of Tīrthaṅkara in Jainism. These events are commemorated as part of many Jain rituals and festivals. When a new Jain Temple is erected, these Five Auspicious Life Events [e.g., dīkṣākalyāṇaka] are celebrated known as pañca-kalyāṇaka-pratiṣṭhā-mahotsava.
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: Diksa, Kalyanaka.
Full-text: Kalyanaka.
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