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King 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: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKing refers to the “punisher of those transgressing boundaries”, according to chapter 1.2 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra (“lives of the 63 illustrious persons”): a Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three important persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “[...] together the twins approached Ṛṣabhanātha, and told him all the sin that was being committed. Possessing the three kinds of knowledge, recalling (former) births, the Master said, ‘A king will be the punisher of those transgressing boundaries. Seated on a very high throne, consecrated first, having at hand the fourfold army, he should have unbroken commands’. They said, ‘Be our king. Why do you neglect us? No one else like you is seen among us’ [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kimgahana, Kimgini, Kimgirida, King Bimblisara, Kingari, Kingore.
Ends with: Discursive Thinking, Peking, Wheel-rolling King, Wheel-turning King.
Full-text (+13384): Rajadhiraja, Rajaraja, Indra, Rajan, Abhisheka, Maharaja, Nahusa, Ikshvaku, Nagaraja, Sagara, Nripa, Udayana, Rajaka, Naradeva, Rajendra, Narapati, Parthiva, Maka, Rajavali, Nimi.
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Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)
Canto 13 - The Brahmin Reaches Dvarika
Canto 12 - The Faith of Imprisoned Kings in Lord Krishna
Part 4 - Story of the Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam < [Critical Introduction]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 53 - Jarasandha’s Proposal to Invite Kalayavana < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Chapter 49 - Jarasandha’s Adress to the Kings < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Chapter 51 - Kaishika Worships Krishna < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 74 - Mutilating Of The Upland Kings < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Part 40 - The Burning In Upsal < [Chapter I - The Ynglinga Saga]
Part 73 - Agreement Between King Harald And King Svein < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2 - The genealogy of Mahāsammata < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
Chapter 9 - The Tibetan emperors prophesied in the Mūlatantra < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
Chapter 7 - Tibetan imperial lines < [Book 1 - The beginning of the story of the Doctrine]
Chapter 5 - Lord Krishna Benedicts the Imprisoned Kings < [Sabha Parva]
Chapter 6 - Shishupala's Liberation < [Sabha Parva]
Chapter 2 - King Yudhisthira Prepares for a Rajasuya Sacrifice < [Sabha Parva]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)