Kishkindhi, Kiṣkindhi: 2 definitions
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Kishkindhi 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.
The Sanskrit term Kiṣkindhi can be transliterated into English as Kiskindhi or Kishkindhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKiṣkindhi (किष्किन्धि) is the son of Vidyādhara-king Ghanodadhiratha from Kiṣkindhā and belonged to the Vānaravaṃśa, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:—“[...] After paying homage to the great sādhu, a universal benefactor, and taking leave of the lord of Laṅkā, the god [i.e., Abdhikumāra] departed. After hearing that, Taḍitkeśa bestowed his kingdom on his son, Sukeśa, became a mendicant, and went to the final abode. Ghanodadhiratha bestowed the kingdom, Kiṣkindhā, on his son, named Kiṣkindhi, took initiation, and attained emancipation. [...]”.
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
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kiṣkindhi (किष्किन्धि) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Kikkiṃdhi.
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)
Full-text (+5): Kikkimdhi, Adityarajas, Riksharajas, Andhaka, Kishkindhapura, Vaishramana, Sumalin, Malin, Vishravas, Suryarajas, Ghanodadhiratha, Shrimala, Vidyudvega, Mandiramalin, Sahasrara, Rathanupura, Adityapura, Vijayasimha, Madhu, Malyavat.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 2: Rāvaṇa’s lineage (vaṃśa) < [Chapter I - Origin of the Rākṣasavaṃśa and Vānaravaṃśa]
Introduction to volume 4 < [Introductions]
Appendix 4.2: New and Rare Words < [Appendices]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
5. Religious Sacrifices < [Chapter 2]