Alternative spellings of this word include Ratanachanda.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I

Ratanacanda (रतनचन्द) is author of a manuscript dealing with the 24 Jinas as a whole, which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—This composition [of a Jinastotra] has no title. It is dedicated to the Jina as a figure worthy of respect, and invoked, here, with great enthusiasm and affection. The Jina is the ideal teacher who leads the way. In addition, didactic tone with emphasis on impermanence and karma. The author mentions his name at the end of each of the four ḍhālas that make the work: the first has 7 stanzas, the second 8 stanzas, the third 5 stanzas, and the last 8 stanzas. But, in the absence of further indication, it is next to impossible to locate him within the Jain religious world with enough certainty.

context information

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: Ratana, Canda.

Full-text: Ratnacanda.

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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)

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