Goddess: 1 definition
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Goddess 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 ReflectionsA Goddess 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Goddess worship.
Ends with: Devoted goddess, Shining goddess, White goddess, Yellow goddess.
Full-text (+9989): Sarasvati, Durga, Bhadrakali, Mahalakshmi, Lakshmi, Shri, Bhagavati, Candika, Aparajita, Ambika, Uma, Parvati, Camunda, Jaya, Matrika, Vagdevi, Gauri, Vagishvari, Mahamanasi, Bharati.
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Search found 281 books and stories containing Goddess; (plurals include: Goddesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 146 - Names of different Goddesses
Chapter 143 - Mode of worship of Goddess Kubjikā
Chapter 313 - The mantras relating to the worship of different gods
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 47 - Installation of Goddesses at Bahūdaka Tīrtha < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 61 - The Liturgy of Gaṇeśvara < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 59 - Greatness of Ajādevī < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 6.4 - Key Drivers < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Part 1.10 - Dhumavati—Das Mahavidya and form of Adi Parashakti < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Part 3 - Religion and Culture of Bali (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto XC - The Devī-Māhātmya: The slaying of Śumbha
Canto LXXXIX - The Devī-Māhātmya: The slaying of Niśumbha
Canto LXXXIII - The Devī-Māhātmya: The slaying of the Asura Mahiṣa
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Religion and Rituals: Śākta < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Cultural History In the Purāṇas < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
Vows (Vrata) in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 5 - Cultural history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
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