Laksharaksha, Lakṣarakṣa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Laksharaksha 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 Lakṣarakṣa can be transliterated into English as Laksaraksa or Laksharaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: The Jaina IconographyLakṣarakṣa (लक्षरक्ष) refers to one of the various attendants of Kubera (king of the Yakṣas).—Kubera was the treasurer of Śiva and lord of the Alakā is several times referred to in early Hindu literature. His attendants were many and several of them are mentioned in a canonical text of the Jainas thus, [viz., Lakṣarakṣa].
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)
Full-text: Vaishravana, Kubera.
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