Rucakagiri, Rucaka-giri: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rucakagiri 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Ruchakagiri.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismRucakagiri (रुचकगिरि).—Rucakagiri stands in the centre of Rucakadvīpa and has four śāśvatajinālya (‘eternal temples’), housing various Dikkumārīs, according to, according to Jain cosmology.
Rucakadvīpa is one of the continents (dvīpa) of the middle-world (madhyaloka) and is mentioned in ancient Jaina canonical texts dealing with cosmology and geography of the universe. Examples of such texts are the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapannatti and the Trilokasāra in the Digambara tradition.
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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