In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Sāmāyikasūtra (सामायिकसूत्र) is the name of a Teaching, as mentioned in chapter 1.4 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra (“lives of the 63 illustrious persons”): a Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three important persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:

“[...] Saying ‘Well done! Well done! O noble woman’, the Lord gave her initiation accompanied by the recitation of the sāmāyikasūtra. The Lord gave her a sermon containing instruction, like a stream of nectar to the grove of trees of the great vows. Noble-minded, considering that she had attained mokṣa as it were, she sat down in the group of nuns according to seniority. After hearing the Master’s sermon, bowing at the lotus-feet, delighted, the Lord of Bharata went to the city Ayodhyā”.

context information

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: Sutra, Samayika.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Samayikasutra, Sāmāyikasūtra, Samayika-sutra, Sāmāyika-sūtra; (plurals include: Samayikasutras, Sāmāyikasūtras, sutras, sūtras). 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 11: Abhinandana’s initiation < [Chapter II - Abhinandanacaritra]

Part 12: Initiation of Sagara < [Chapter VI - Emancipation of Ajita Svāmin and Sagara]

Part 19: Initiation of Sundarī < [Chapter IV]

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