Kalodadhi, Kālodadhi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kalodadhi means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismKālodadhi (कालोदधि) is the shorter name for Kālodadhisamudra, an ocean (samudra) surrouding the continent (dvīpa) known as Dhātakīkhaṇḍa (or, Dhātakīkhaṇḍadvīpa), according to Jain cosmology. Kālodadhi and Dhātakīkhaṇḍa are situated in the middle-world (madhyaloka), which contains innumerable concentric continents (dvīpa), each surrounded by their own ocean. The middle-world, as opposed to the upper-world (adhaloka) and the lower-world (ūrdhvaloka), is the only world where humans can be born.
Kālodadhi is recorded in ancient Jaina canonical texts dealing with cosmology and geography of the universe. Examples of such texts are the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapannatti and the Trilokasāra in the Digambara tradition.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKālodadhi (कालोदधि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kālodadhi.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kālodadhi (कालोदधि) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kālodadhi.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalodadhisamudra.
Full-text: Manushyaloka, Dhatakikhandadvipa, Dhatakikhanda, Kalodadhisamudra, Madhyaloka.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Kalodadhi, Kālodadhi, Kālōdadhi; (plurals include: Kalodadhis, Kālodadhis, Kālōdadhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 5 - sun-rise in Dhatakīkhaṇḍa and Puṣkarārdha < [Chapter 1]
Chapter 2: Moons in Jambūdvīpa < [Book 9]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)