Pramanangula, Pramāṇāṅgula, Pramana-angula: 1 definition
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Pramanangula 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Prakrit Bharati Academy: Jainism - the Creed for all TimesPramāṇāṅgula (प्रमाणाङ्गुल).—A type of aṅgula (‘finger-measure’) used as a Jain unit of measurement;—Pramāṇāṅgula is equivalent to 500 or 1000 utsedhāṅgula.
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: Angula, Pramana.
Full-text: Angula.
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