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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Sarvagupta (सर्वगुप्त) is the name of an ancient Muni, according to chapter 5.4 [śāntinātha-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, as Megharatha related:—“[...] One day for the sake of fruit they (i.e., Rājyagupta and Śaṅkhikā) went together to the big mountain Saṅghagiri covered with various trees. Wandering over this for the wild fruit, they saw a muni, Sarvagupta, delivering a sermon. Approaching him seated in an assembly of Vidyādharas, they bowed to him with devotion and sat down before him. The great muni explained dharma to them especially. For the great are especially tender to the poor. [...]”.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Gupta, Sharva, Carva.

Full-text: Dhritidhara, Sanghagiri.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Sarvagupta, Sarva-gupta; (plurals include: Sarvaguptas, guptas). 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 6: Story of Siṃharatha < [Chapter IV - Tenth incarnation as Megharatha]

Part 1: Incarnation as Padmasena < [Chapter III - Vimalanāthacaritra]

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