Jantapadima, Jantapadimā, Janta-padima: 2 definitions
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Source: archive.org: Aspects of Jaina Art and ArchitectureJantapadimā (जन्तपदिमा) refers to “mechanical images” (of human beings), according to the Bṛhatkalpabhāṣya (Vol IV., gāthā 4915): a 6th century commentary on monastic discipline authored by Svetambara Jain exegete Saṅghadāsa.—Images of Tīrthaṃkaras were made of stones, metals, wood, clay, precious gems, jewels or semi-precious stones. The Jaina Bṛhatkalpa-bhāṣya refers to a mechanical image (jantapadimā) of a human being which could walk and open and shut its eyes. It is further said that m the Yavana country such images were turned out m large numbers Some of these may have been of wood with some metallic contrivances inside but others may have been of metal.
Jantapadimā in Prakrit is known in Sanskrit as Yantrapratimā.
Source: Jainworld: Jain HistoryJantapadimā (जन्तपदिमा) refers to a “mechanical image” (of a human being), according to Jātaka 465.—About the terracotta figurines during the time of Mahāvīra, we get some knowledge both from literary and archaeological sources. In the Bhaddasāla Jātaka, reference is found to princes receiving presents of elephants, horses, and other toys from their mother’s father. We come across a mechanical image (jantapadimā) of a human being which could walk, open and shut its eyes. Another specimen of fine workmanship in mechanical toy is supplied by the mechanical elephant (jantamayahatthi) manufactured by king Pradyota to capture Udayana of Kauśāmbī.
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: Padima, Padima, Janta.
Full-text: Janta, Padima, Yantrapratima.
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