Gujarat: 2 definitions

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Gujarat means something in Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscripts

Gujarat has a very rich and artistic heritage with a number of pilgrimage which are of varied culture. Gujarat derives its name from the Prākrit word ‘gurjara raṭṭa’ means ‘the land of the ‘gurjaras’. It is believed that tribe of gurjaras migrated to India around 5^th century. The history of Gujarat dates back to 3500 years.

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)

Gujarat (गुजरत्) is classified as one of the eighteen dialects (Deśī) of ancient India, as described in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 152.24 ff.: Here we have a specimen of eighteen Deśī dialects spoken in: [e.g., Gujarat] [...] These different idioms of speech were spoken by the shop-keepers in the market place of Vijayāpurī. [...]

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Search found 128 books and stories containing Gujarat; (plurals include: Gujarats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 1 - Origin of Gurjaradesa and its people < [Chapter 2 - History of Chaulukyas up to Vastupala]

Part 1 - Personal and Political History of Vastupala < [Chapter 3 - Historical account of Vastupala and his achievements]

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