Mahendrasimha, Mahendrasiṃha, Mahendra-simha: 4 definitions
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Mahendrasimha 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraMahendrasiṃha (महेन्द्रसिंह) is the friend of Cakravartin Sanatkumāra, according to chapter 4.7 [sanatkumāra-cakrin-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:—“Sanatkumāra had a very intimate friend, the son of Kālindī and Sūra, named Mahendrasiṃha, whose strength was celebrated. One day when spring had come, he went to the garden Makaranda with Kālindī’s son from a desire to play. There Sanatkumāra amused himself with his friend in various sports, like a young god in Nandana. [...]”.
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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMahendrasiṃha (महेन्द्रसिंह):—[=mahendra-siṃha] [from mahendra > mahā > mah] m. Name of a king, [Inscriptions]
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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.
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Partial matches: Simha, Mahendra.
Full-text: Chattrasimha khandabalanvaya, Kalindi, Jaladhikallola, Sura.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 13: Meeting with Sanatkumāra < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Part 19: Return to Hastināpura < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Part 9: His horse carries him into the forest < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]