Saketapura, Sāketapura, Saketa-pura: 1 definition
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Saketapura 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraSāketapura (साकेतपुर) is another name for Sāketa or Vinīta or Ayodhyā.
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: Pura, Saketa.
Starts with: Saketapurana.
Full-text: Surashtra, Saketa, Candrayashas, Sunanda.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Saketapura, Sāketapura, Saketa-pura, Sāketa-pura; (plurals include: Saketapuras, Sāketapuras, puras). 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 21: Entrance into Vinītā < [Chapter IV - Conquest of Bharatavarṣa by Sagara]
Part 16: Sanatkumāra’s marriages < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Part 10: Previous births of Dvipṛṣṭha and Tāraka < [Chapter II - Vāsupūjyacaritra]
Buddhism in Andhra – Its Arrival, Spread and < [July – September, 1994]