Prasannacandra, Prasanna-candra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Prasannacandra means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Prasannachandra.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraPrasannacandra (प्रसन्नचन्द्र) was king of Kṣitipratiṣṭhita, situated in the Videhas, according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-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, “[...] To the west of [Meru], in the Videhas there is a large city, Kṣitipratiṣṭhita by name, an ornament to the whole earth. In it Prasannacandra was king, unwearied in works of dharma, resembling the king of the gods, resplendent with great magnificence. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPrasannacandra (प्रसन्नचन्द्र):—[=pra-sanna-candra] [from pra-sanna > pra-sad] m. Name of a prince, [Hemacandra’s Pariśiṣṭaparvan]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Candra, Prasanna.
Starts with: Prasannacandrarshi, Prasannacandrarshikatha.
Full-text: Kshitipratishthita.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Prasannacandra, Prasanna-candra; (plurals include: Prasannacandras, candras). 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 2: Story of Prasannacandra < [Chapter IX - Stories of the ploughman]
Chapter IX - Stories of the ploughman < [Book X - Mahāvīracaritra]
Part 14: Journey to Acalapura < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 4.1c - Akheda (Absence of weariness) < [Chapter 4 - The Eight Yogadṛṣṭis and the nature of a Liberated Soul]