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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Kīrtivīrya (कीर्तिवीर्य) is the son of Balavīrya and grandson of Balabhadra, born in the family of Cakrin Bharata and Ṛṣabha Svāmin, according to chapter 2.6 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, as king Sagara said: “[...] A son, Atibala, was born to him (i.e., Mahāyaśas), ruling the earth with unbroken authority like Ākhaṇḍala. He had a son, named Balabhadra, causing happiness to the world by power and light, like the sun. His son was Balavīrya, the chief of the courageous and enduring, foremost of kings. A son, Kīrtivīrya, adorned with both fame and heroism, sprang from him, like a shining light from a light. [...]”.

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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: Virya, Kirti.

Full-text: Jalavirya, Dandavirya, Balavirya.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Kirtivirya, Kīrtivīrya, Kirti-virya, Kīrti-vīrya; (plurals include: Kirtiviryas, Kīrtivīryas, viryas, vīryas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 6: Origin of Brāhmans < [Chapter VI]

Part 4: The inevitability of death < [Chapter VI - Emancipation of Ajita Svāmin and Sagara]

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