Pushpacarana, Puṣpacāraṇa, Pushpa-carana: 1 definition
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Pushpacarana 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.
The Sanskrit term Puṣpacāraṇa can be transliterated into English as Puspacarana or Pushpacarana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Pushpacharana.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsPuṣpacāraṇa (पुष्पचारण) or Puṣpacāraṇariddhi refers to the “powers to walk over flowers” and, classified under cāraṇa-ṛddhi (sky-faring powers), represents sub-type of extraordinary activity (kriyā-ṛddhi), which itself is a subclass of the eight ṛddhis (extraordinary powers). These powers can be obtained by the Ārya (civilized people) in order to produce worldly miracles. The Āryas represent one of the two classes of human beings according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.46, the other being Mleccha (barbarians).
What is meant by extraordinary power to walk over flowers (puṣpa-cāraṇa)?I t is the extraordinary power by which when its owner can walk over flowers, the flowers do not get damaged.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pushpa, Carana.
Full-text: Carana.
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