Kharataragaccha, Kharatara-gaccha: 2 definitions
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Kharataragaccha 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Kharataragachchha.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: University of Cambridge: JainismKharataragaccha (खरतरगच्छ) refers to one of the most important Śvetāmbara monastic orders.—(cf. Kharataragacchapaṭṭāvalī). The Kharataragaccha is especially rooted in Rajasthan (Jaisalmer, Bikaner, etc. are often referred to).
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
Sanskrit dictionary
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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)
Partial matches: Kharatara, Gaccha.
Starts with: Kharataragacchapattavali.
Full-text (+151): Jinasimhasuri, Khartaragaccha, Jinacandra, Jinabhadrasuri, Jinacandrasuri, Jinasagarasuri, Jinarajasuri, Nemicandra, Jinavallabhasuri, Sudharmasvami, Jinasimha, Manadevasuri, Susthi, Jinavijaya, Jineshvarasuri, Suhasti, Bhadrabahu, Mahagiri, Uddyotanasuri, Dinnasuri.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Kharataragaccha, Kharatara-gaccha; (plurals include: Kharataragacchas, gacchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Studies in Indian Literary History (by P. K. Gode)
1. References to the Caitragaccha in Inscriptions and Literature < [Volume 1 (1945)]
13. A Commentary on the Vagbhatalamkara < [Volume 1 (1945)]
7. Identification of Kutulakhana Mentioned by Jinaprabha Suri < [Volume 1 (1945)]
Preksha meditation: History and Methods (by Samani Pratibha Pragya)
9. Sambodhi-Dhyāna < [Chapter 5 - Other Modern Forms of Jaina Meditation]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 2 - Two Sects of Jainism < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
The Jain fascination with alchemy < [Volume 2 (1992)]
Ayurvedic manuscripts in the Chandra Shum Shere collection, Oxford < [Volume 1 (1990)]
Uttaradhyayana Sutra (by Hermann Jacobi)