In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Maṇyaṅga (मण्यङ्ग) refers to one of the ten kinds of wishing-trees (kalpa), according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-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, “[...] among the Utttarakuras the land is naturally beautiful, with sand as sweet as sugar and waters resembling autumn-moonlight. Ten kinds of wishing-trees [viz., Maṇyaṅga] always give to the people whatever they desire without effort on their part. [...] the Maṇyaṅgas furnish ornaments, [...] These give definite objects, and also indefinite ones; and other wishing-trees there give all things desired. [...]”.

context information

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: Anga, Mani.

Full-text: Kalpa.

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 4: Second incarnation as a twin < [Chapter I]

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