Friend: 1 definition
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Friend 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsPowerful Friends cannot stop the soul going at the moment of death, as discussed in Bhūdhardās’s composition dealing with the twelve reflections (bhāvanā or anuprekṣā), also found in the Tattvārtha-sūtra.—Accordingly, “[all things are impermanent]—King, prince or emperor, an elephant’s mahout: everyone dies someday each at his own time. (1) [there is no shelter] Powerful friends, a goddess or a god, mother, father, family: they can do nothing to stop the soul going at the moment of death. (2) [cycle of rebirth] So poor you cannot meet the cost, you suffer. You are entranced by the desire for wealth. Nowhere in saṃsāra will you find happiness no matter where you look in the world. (3) [...]”.
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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Starts with: Friendly tree.
Ends with: Noble Friend.
Full-text (+2714): Mitra, Suhrid, Shakhin, Maitra, Ciramitra, Mitrayu, Vayasya, Priyasakha, Maitreya, Suhrida, Dosta, Suhrijjana, Satsahaya, Mitribhu, Bandhava, Bandhu, Yara, Sthitapreman, Shakhya, Anilasakha.
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Search found 438 books and stories containing Friend; (plurals include: Friends). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 78 - The Story of Venerable Channa < [Chapter 6 - Paṇḍita Vagga (The Wise)]
Verse 11-12 - The Story of Monk Sāriputta < [Chapter 1 - Yamaka Vagga (Twin Verses)]
Verse 29 - The Story of the Two Companion Monks < [Chapter 2 - Appamāda Vagga (Heedfulness)]
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma (by Ven. S. Dhammika)
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Conception about Friend and Foe < [Chapter 1 - Concept of Vijigīṣu king]
Hīnasandhi (b) < [Chapter 3 - Six fold policies of a king (Ṣāḍguṇya)]
Ṣāḍguṇya according to Manu < [Chapter 3 - Six fold policies of a king (Ṣāḍguṇya)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 121: Kusanāḷi-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Jataka 486: Mahā-Ukkusa-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Jataka 473: Mittāmitta-jātaka < [Volume 4]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLXXIII < [Apaddharmanusasana Parva]
Section LXXX < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CXXXII < [Sambhava Parva]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.140 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
Verse 8.17 < [Section III - Constitution of the Court of Justice (continued)]
Verse 3.139 < [Section VIII - Śrāddhas]
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