Pandukashila, Pāṇḍukaśilā, Panduka-shila: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Pāṇḍukaśilā can be transliterated into English as Pandukasila or Pandukashila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsPāṇḍukaśilā (पाण्डुकशिला) refers to the four divine rocks (śilā) in the four directions of Pāṇḍukavana forest situated on mount Sumeru, which lies at the centre of Jambūdvīpa: the tree enveloping the continent of Jambūdvīpa: the first continent of the Madhya-loka (middle-word), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.10.—What is the significance of these divine śilās? The ford-makers (tīrthaṅkaras) from the four directions are given their first bath (or anointed) on these Pāṇḍuka-śilās in the four directions.
What are the names and colours of the four Pāṇḍuka-śilās? The first one is called Pāṇḍuka-śilā and it has a golden hue. The second one is called Pāṇḍukaṃbalā-śilā and is of silver hue. The third one is called Rakta-kambalā-śilā and its hue is like red jewel (blood red). The fourth one is called Rakta-śilā and has molten gold hue. What are the directional locations of the four Pāṇḍuka-śilās? The first one is located in Īśāna direction (north-east), the second one is located in south east (Āgneya) direction, the third one is located in south west (Naitrhtya) direction and the fourth one is located in North West (Vāyavya) direction.
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