Indrasamanika, Indrasāmānika, Indra-samanika: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraIndrasāmānika (इन्द्रसामानिक) is the name of a deity inhabiting the Īśāna (Aiśāna) heaven, as mentioned in chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-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, Svayambuddha felt disgust with the world at his Master’s death, took initiation under Śrī Siddha Ācārya, piously observed the vow for a long time without any transgressions, and became an Indrasāmānika, named Dṛḍhadharma, in Aiśāna. [...]”.
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: Samanika, Indra.
Full-text: Dridhadharma, Siddhacarya.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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