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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Nandanagiri (नन्दनगिरि) or Nandana is the name of an ancient Muni, according to chapter 5.2 [śāntinātha-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, as a Goddess said to Sumati:—“[...] Playing here and there as they (i.e., Kanakaśrī and Dhanaśrī) liked, they went one day to Mt. Giriparvata, a place for recreation on holidays. Gathering sweet fruit and fragrant flowers, they wandered there like divinities of forest and mountain. They observed Muni Nandanagiri, wholly tranquil, in a secluded place. After they had seen him, the two innocent girls circumambulated the Muni three times and paid homage with devotion. Muni Nandana gave the blessing ‘dharmalābha’ and delivered a sermon rejoicing their hearts. [...]”.

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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: Giri, Nandana.

Full-text: Nandana.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Nandanagiri, Nandana-giri; (plurals include: Nandanagiris, giris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 6: Story of Sumati < [Chapter II - Sixth incarnation as Aparājita]

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