Krishnagaccha, Kṛṣṇagaccha, Krishna-gaccha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Krishnagaccha 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.
The Sanskrit term Kṛṣṇagaccha can be transliterated into English as Krsnagaccha or Krishnagaccha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Krishnagachchha.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: University of Cambridge: JainismKṛṣṇagaccha (कृष्णगच्छ) or simply Kṛṣṇa is the name of a Śvetāmbara monastic order.—The copyist of the Kṣetrasamāsavṛtti (or Laghukṣetrasamāsavṛtti?) is Kamalacandragaṇi, pupil of Jayaśekhara, from the Kṛṣṇarṣigaccha. This Śvetāmbara monastic order, also known as Kṛṣṇagaccha or Kṛṣṇarājarṣigaccha, is a branch of the wider Tapāgaccha. Evidence from inscriptions and manuscript colophons shows that it was active, in particular in Rajasthan, during the 14th-15th centuries.
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)
Partial matches: Krishna, Gaccha.
Full-text: Krishna, Krishnarajarshi, Jayashekhara, Krishnarshi, Krishnarajarshigaccha, Krishnarshigaccha, Kamalacandragani.
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