Harivarshaka, Harivarṣaka, Hari-varshaka: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Harivarṣaka can be transliterated into English as Harivarsaka or Harivarshaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraHarivarṣaka (हरिवर्षक) (or Harivarṣa) refers to one of the seven zones of Jambūdvīpa which is situated in the “middle world” (madhyaloka), according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:—“Now, there are 7 zones here in Jambūdvīpa: Bhārata, Haimavata, Harivarṣa, Videha, Ramyaka, Hairaṇyavata, and Airāvata from south to north. Making the division between these there are 7 mountain-ranges, bounding the zones: Himavat, Mahāhimavat, Niṣadha, Nīla, Rukmin, and Śikharin with equal diameter at the base and top. [...] In the zone named Harivarṣaka there are the great rivers, Harit and Harikāntā; [...] The first of each pair flows to the east and the second to the west. [...]”.
Note: Harivarṣa refers to one of the various Bhogabhūmis or Akarmabhūmis, which refers to worlds where the inhabitants are twins, and everything is supplied by wishing-trees.—(cf. Pravacanasāroddhāra 1054 f., P. 311.)
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: Varshaka, Hari.
Full-text: Harit, Harikanta, Harivarsha, Ganga, Svarnakula, Rakta, Narakanta, Raktoda, Shitoda, Suvarnakula, Rohita, Rupyakula, Narikanta, Rohitamsha, Sindhu.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 3.29 - The duration of life in the other regions < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 23: Description of Jambūdvīpa < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]