Kaphabindu, Kapha-bindu: 1 definition
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Kaphabindu means something in Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
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Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKaphabindu (कफबिन्दु) is possibly synonymous with kaphavipruṣ.—Accordingly, vipruṣ refers to one of the seven magic powers, 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.
Note: Vipruṣ is defined by Hemacandra himself in Yogaśāstra 1.8. com. as uccāra, which is synonymous with viṣṭa. Rājendra (Ardha-Māgadhī Koṣa), and Pāiasaddamahaṇṇavo support this; also Viśeṣāvaśyakabhāṣya 781. However, Leumann in his Āvaśyaka-Erzählungen takes it to be ‘drops of water which fall from one’s mouth when speaking.’ He quotes from his com., “prasravaṇādi bindavaḥ”. Also in our text below, 397, kaphavipruṣ apparently = kaphabindu.
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: Kapha, Bindu.
Full-text: Kaphaviprush, Viprush.
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