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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Jaladhikallola (जलधिकल्लोल) is the name of a horse, according to chapter 4.7 [sanatkumāra-cakrin-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:—“[...] Then the king’s stud-master (i.e., Mahendrasiṃha) sent horses as gifts, which were skilled in five gaits, marked with all the marks. He gave Sanatkumāra one horse, Jaladhikallola (Ocean-wave) by name, unsteady as a wave. The prince abandoned his play and mounted the horse. Always horses and elephants are of great interest to princes. Taking the whip in one hand and the bridle in the other, with a light seat in the saddle, he started the horse by (pressure of) his thighs. It ran forward rapidly, not touching the earth with its feet, as it were, going rather in the air, as if to see the horses of the sun. ”.

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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.

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Partial matches: Kallola, Jaladhi, Jalati.

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 9: His horse carries him into the forest < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]

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