Rupacanda, Rūpacanda, Rupa-canda: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rupacanda 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 Rupachanda.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I1) Rūpacanda (रूपचन्द) is the author of a manuscript (dealing with the Didactic or Moral section of Jain Canonical literature), 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.
2) Rūpacanda (रूपचन्द) is the author of the Dhrupada (dealing with Nemi and Rājul).
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)
Ends with: Sarupacanda.
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