Mukhambhoja, Mukhāmbhoja: 1 definition
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsMukhāmbhoja (मुखाम्भोज) refers to a “lotus-like face”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Alone [the living soul] who is very wise becomes a god [like] a bee on a lotus [like] the face of a woman (strī-mukhāmbhoja-bhṛṅga). Alone, being cut by swords, he appropriates a hellish embryo. Alone the one who is ignorant, driven by the fire of anger, etc., does action. Alone [the living soul] enjoys the empire of knowledge in the avoidance of all mental blindness. [Thus ends the reflection on] solitariness”.
Synonyms: Mukhakamala.
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: Mukha, Ambhoja.
Full-text: Mukhakamala.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.24 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
Verse 2.1.2 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]