Matriveshma, Mātṛveśma, Matri-veshma: 1 definition
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Matriveshma 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 Mātṛveśma can be transliterated into English as Matrvesma or Matriveshma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraMātṛveśma (मातृवेश्म) is decorated with marks to indicate the seven Mātṛdevīs. Svastikas and other auspicious signs, and drawings for decorations are also made.
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.
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