Makkhali: 1 definition
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Makkhali 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: The epoch of the Mahavira-nirvanaMaskari or Makkhali was the son of Goshali and a contemporary of Buddha (1945-1865 BCE) whereas Goshala was the son of Mankha or Mankhali and a contemporary of Mahavira (1261-1189 BCE). Moreover, Makkhali (Maskari) Goshaliputta, a contemporary of Buddha, was not belonged to Ajivaka sect. Asokavadana clearly mentions that when a follower of the Nirgrantha depicted Buddha to be at the feet of Nirgrantha, eighteen thousand Ajivakas of Pundravardhana were killed in one day by the orders of Ashoka.
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)
Starts with: Makkhali Gosala, Makkhali Sutta, Makkhali Vagga.
Full-text (+2): Makkhali Gosala, Kesakambala Sutta, Sahali, Micchaditthi Sutta, Ajivika, Kappu, Mahaditthena Sutta, Akotaka, Nanatitthiya Sutta, Barabar, Kisasankicca, Makkhali Sutta, Culasaropama Sutta, Maskarin, Titthayatana, Satthar, Sandaka Sutta, Kiriya, Samannaphala Sutta, Ajitakesakambala.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 1 - The State of Philosophy in India before the Buddha < [Chapter V - Buddhist Philosophy]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 318-319 - The Story of the Disciples of Non-Buddhist Teachers < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
Verse 167 - The Story of a Young Monk < [Chapter 13 - Loka Vagga (World)]
Verse 316-317 - The Story of A Group of Bad Ascetics < [Chapter 22 - Niraya Vagga (Hell)]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Appendix 2 - An Enquiry into the Sectarian Affiliation of the Ruins at Harwan
Evidence of Ajivika cult in Kashmir < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Jati (status on account of birth) < [Chapter 4 - Social Process, Structures and Reformations]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 2 - The Sandal-Wood Bowl < [Chapter 24 - The Buddha’s Sixth Vassa at Mount Makula]
Part 1 - Singular Opportunity of Living in an Age when a Buddha appears < [Chapter 2 - Rare Appearance of a Buddha]
Part 46 - The Story of Subhadda, the Wandering Ascetic < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 4.3 - Karma in the Vedāṅga period < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]