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General definition (in Jainism)

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Nirvāṇasaṅgama (निर्वाणसङ्गम) is the name of a Muni, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, “[...] Returning to Rathanūpura, Indra was exceedingly depressed. For loss of prestige to those having prestige is harder to bear than death. One day a Jñānin, Nirvāṇasaṅgama, stopped there and Indra went to pay him homage. ‘Blessed One, because of what act did I suffer this humiliation from Rāvana’, asked by Śakra, the Muni said: ‘[...]’”.

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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: Sangama, Nirvana.

Full-text: Dattavirya, Satyashri, Rathavarta, Arinjayapura, Candravartapura, Anandamalin, Suryavartapura, Ahilya, Suryavarta, Taditprabha, Candravarta, Jvalanasimha, Vegavati, Nirvana.

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 14: Defeat of Indra < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]

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