Gunadhika, Guna-adhika, Guṇādhika: 5 definitions
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Gunadhika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Guṇādhika (गुणाधिक) refers to “one who is virtuous”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 5), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “If the sun and moon should begin to be eclipsed when only half risen, deceitful men will suffer as well as sacrificial rites. If they should be eclipsed when in the first section of the firmament, those that live by fire and virtuous Brahmins [i.e., guṇādhika-vipra] will suffer as well as men belonging to one of the holy orders. If they should be eclipsed when in the second section of the firmament, agriculturists, heretics, merchants, the Kṣatriyas and commanders of the army will suffer. If when in the third section, artisans, the Śūdras, the Mlecchas and ministers will suffer”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Guṇādhika (गुणाधिक, “virtuous”) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.11.—What is meant by the virtuous (guṇādhika)? The persons in whom right knowledge and other jewels abound are called virtuous.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Guṇādhika (ಗುಣಾಧಿಕ):—[noun] a man regarded for his merits, virtues, etc.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Pali-English dictionary
guṇādhika (ဂုဏာဓိက) [(ti) (တိ)]—
[guṇa+adhika]
[ဂုဏ+အဓိက]
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Adhika, Guna.
Starts with: Gunadhikadassana, Gunadhikara.
Full-text: Gunadhikadassana, Shatagunadhikam, Guna, Adhika, Dvaraguna, Vipra, Shakuni.
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Phaladeepika by Mantreswara (text and translation) (by Panditabhushana V. Subrahmanya Sastri)
Yuktimallika by Vadiraja (critical study) (by Gururaj K. Nippani)
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.11 - The observances of Benevolence, Joy, Compassion and Tolerance < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 9.21 < [Chapter 9 - The Birth of the Sovereigns of Thieves]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.283 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Verse 1.16.284 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)