Sahasramra, Sahasrāmra: 2 definitions

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In Jainism
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Sahasramra 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.

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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Sahasrāmra (सहस्राम्र) or Sahasrāmravaṇa refers to an ancient grove, 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 Lord spent twelve years enduring trials with severe and manifold penances and with numerous vows. [...] observing the five kinds of carefulness, like Dhanvin (Love) carrying five arrows in his hand; meditating on the fourfold meditation—the teaching of the Jinas, the difficulties arising from love, hate, and delusion, the results of karma, and the form of the universe, having a form himself worthy to be meditated on, wandering in villages, cities, and forests, the Lord gradually approached the grove Sahasrāmra-vaṇa”.

Source: HereNow4u: Lord Śrī Mahāvīra

Sahasrāmra (सहस्राम्र) or Kākaṃdī is the name of a garden visited by Mahāvīra during his 9th Year as Kevalī.—Completing the rainy season halt in Vaiśālī, the Lord came to 'Kākandī', passing through Mithilā, and stayed at Sahasrāmra garden. On the news of the Lord’s arrival, king Jitaśatru came to offer his service.

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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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Part 11: Abhinandana’s initiation < [Chapter II - Abhinandanacaritra]

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