Harasaura, Harasaurā: 2 definitions
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Harasaura means something in 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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Source: Wisdom Library: India HistoryHarasaura (or, Harasaurā) refers to one of the 84 castes (gaccha) in the Jain community according to various sources. The associated place of origin is known as Harasaura. The Jain caste and sub-caste system was a comparatively later development within their community, and it may have arisen from the ancient classification of Brāhmaṇa, Kṣatriya, Vaiśya and Śūdra. Before distinction of these classes (such as Harasaura), the society was not divided into distinct separate sections, but all were considered as different ways of life and utmost importance was attached to individual chartacter and mode of behaviour.
According to Dr. Vilas Adinath Sangava, “Jainism does not recognise castes (viz., Harasaura) as such and at the same time the Jaina books do not specifically obstruct the observance of caste rules by the members of the Jaina community. The attitude of Jainism towards caste is that it is one of the social practices, unconnected with religion, observed by people; and it was none of its business to regulate the working of the caste system” (source).
The legendary account of the origin of these 84 Jain castes (e.g., Harasaura) relate that once a rich Jain invited members of the Jain community in order to establish a vaiśya-mahāsabhā (i.e. Central Association of Traders). In response, 84 representatives came from different places (e.g., Harasaura), and they were later seen as the progenitors of these castes. Various sources however mention differences in the list.
Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Harasaurā is the name of a jain caste that originated from Harasaur: situated between Pushkar and Degānā in the District of Nagaur.—It’s [Harasaur] early name seems to be Harṣapura. Jainism prospered here under the Cauhāna rulers. One of the Mahājana castes named Harasaurā originated from this place.
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