Alternative spellings of this word include Gaganachandra.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Gaganacandra (गगनचन्द्र) is the name of an ancient Ṛṣi, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, “[...] After saying this, he installed Sugrīva in his own kingdom at once and he himself took the vow at the feet of Ṛṣi Gaganacandra. Observing many restrictions, devoted to penance, practicing pratimā, meditating, free from affection, Muni Vālin wandered over the world. Magic powers gradually developed in reverend Vālin, like the wealth of a tree, flowers, leaves, fruit, et cetera. He went to Mt. Aṣṭāpada and practiced kāyotsarga, his arms hanging down, like a tree to which swings have been fastened. [...]”.

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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: Gagana, Candra.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Gaganacandra, Gagana-candra; (plurals include: Gaganacandras, candras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 5: Further exploits of Rāvaṇa < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]

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