Lalitagriha, Lalitagṛha, Lalita-griha: 1 definition
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Lalitagriha 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 Lalitagṛha can be transliterated into English as Lalitagrha or Lalitagriha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsLalitagṛha (ललितगृह) refers to “charming house”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Certainly, in this world, in that same house wherein that which is charming (lalitagṛha—pūrvāhṇe lalitaṃ gṛhe) is praised in song with joy in the morning, it is lamented with sorrow at midday”.
Synonyms: Manoharagṛha.
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: Griha, Lalita.
Full-text: Manoharagriha.
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