Kriyadeva, Kriyādeva, Kriya-deva: 1 definition
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Kriyadeva 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismKriyādeva (क्रियादेव).—One of the four classes of Gods (devas) according to Somasena in his Traivarṇikācāra. Somasena was a follower of the Digambara tradition and flourished in the 16th century. The Kriyādevas are deities like fire, who, worshipped with oblations of havya, baked food etc., remove all calamities. They are also known by the name Kriyādevatā.
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: Kriya, Deva, Teva.
Starts with: Kriyadevata.
Full-text: Kriyadevata, Deva.
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