Nandisumitra, Nandi-sumitra: 1 definition
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Nandisumitra 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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Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraNandisumitra (नन्दिसुमित्र) is the name of an ancient king from Ānandakarī, according to chapter 4.3 [vimalanātha-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:—“Now in this Jambūdvīpa in the East Videhas in the city Ānandakarī, there was a king, Nandisumitra. Though possessing eyes, he was endowed with sight by discernment; though possessing a large army, he always had a sword as companion. Disgusted with existence from birth, knowing that everything is transient, he supported the ancestral kingdom to preserve the succession. One day, he abandoned the kingdom already abandoned in mind and became a mendicant under Ācārya Suvrata. Observing many private vows, practicing penance hard to perform, he fasted, died, and became a god in Anuttara. [...]”.
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: Sumitra, Nandi, Nanti.
Full-text: Anandakarin, Rudra, Prithivi, Suvrata.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 7: Previous birth of Bhadra < [Chapter III - Vimalanāthacaritra]
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