Rupamshuka, Rūpāṃśukā, Rupa-amshuka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rupamshuka 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 Rūpāṃśukā can be transliterated into English as Rupamsuka or Rupamshuka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraRūpāṃśukā (रूपांशुका) refers to one of the Dikkumārikās living in the center of Rucakadvīpa, according to chapter 2.2 [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: “[...] The four Dikkumārikās living in the center of Rucakadvīpa: Rūpā, Rūpāṃśukā, Surūpā, Rūpakāvatī, each one resplendent with a complete retinue as before, got into their big cars and came to the Arhat’s birth-house. They circumambulated it three times, remaining in the cars themselves, and then stopped the cars in the proper place. [...]”.
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)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Rupamshuka, Rūpāṃśukā, Rupa-amshuka, Rūpa-aṃśukā, Rupamsuka, Rupa-amsuka; (plurals include: Rupamshukas, Rūpāṃśukās, amshukas, aṃśukās, Rupamsukas, amsukas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 7: Birth-rites performed by Dikkumārīs < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]