Rudrapashanda, Rudrapāṣaṇḍa, Rudra-pashanda: 1 definition
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Rudrapashanda 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 Rudrapāṣaṇḍa can be transliterated into English as Rudrapasanda or Rudrapashanda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsRudrapāṣaṇḍa (रुद्रपाषण्ड) refers to “dreadful heretics”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Some person destroys himself, someone is destroyed by those who have destroyed [themselves] and someone is diverted from the path [to liberation] by the teachings of fierce heretics [com.—rudrapākhaṇḍa-vacana—‘the instructions of dreadful heretics’]. Having abandoned the ruby of discrimination that fulfils all desires the one who is stupid is occupied with ideas that are unconsidered and pleasing”.
Synonyms: Caṇḍapākhaṇḍa, Caṇḍapāṣaṇḍa, Rudrapākhaṇḍa.
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: Rudra, Pashanda.
Full-text: Candapashanda, Candapakhanda, Rudrapakhanda.
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