Rakshasadvipa, Rākṣasadvīpa, Rakshasa-dvipa: 1 definition
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Rakshasadvipa 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 Rākṣasadvīpa can be transliterated into English as Raksasadvipa or Rakshasadvipa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraRākṣasadvīpa (राक्षसद्वीप) is the name of an ancient country in the Lavaṇoda ocean, according to chapter 2.4 [ajitanātha-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, as Bhīma (i.e., the Lord of the Rākṣasas) said to Meghavāhana (i.e., Ghanavāhana): “[...] In the ocean Lavaṇoda is the crest-jewel of all islands, Rākṣasadvīpa, unconquerable even by the gods, extended for seven hundred yojanas in all directions. At its center is Mount Trikūṭa, like Sumeru at the center of the earth, very splendid, circular, nine yojanas high, fifty yojanas in diameter, very difficult of access. On its top I have made just now a city, named Laṅkā, provided with golden walls, houses, and arched gateways. [...]”.
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: Rakshasa, Dvipa.
Full-text: Lanka, Trikuta, Gava, Gavaya, Jambavat, Gavaksha, Dvivida, Mainda, Kapi, Rakshasi, Barbarakula, Rakshodvipa, Patalalanka, Sharabha, Gandhamadana, Angada, Simhala, Nila.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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Part 5: Search for Sītā < [Chapter VI - Bringing news of Sītā]