Murtipujaka, Mūrtipūjaka, Murti-pujaka: 2 definitions
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Murtipujaka 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: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscriptsMūrtipūjaka (मूर्तिपूजक).—The original stock of the śvetāmbaras is known as Mūrtipūjaka śvetāmbaras since they are the thorough worshippers of idols. They offer flowers, fruits, saffron, etc. to their idols and invariably adorn them with rich clothes and jewelled ornaments.
Their ascetics cover their mouth with strips of cloth while speaking, otherwise they keep them in their hands. They stay in temples or in the especially reserved buildings known as upaśrayas. They collect food in their bowls from the srāvakas or householders’ houses and eat at their place of stay.
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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Partial matches: Pujaka, Murti.
Full-text: Siddhacakra, Arahana, Caritra, Gaccha.
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