Sarvashri, Sarva-shri, Sarvaśrī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sarvashri 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 Sarvaśrī can be transliterated into English as Sarvasri or Sarvashri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraSarvaśrī (सर्वश्री) is the mother of Padmāvatī, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, “One day Rāvaṇa went for amusement to the mountain Megharava which has wings, as it were, with layers of Clouds clinging to its sides. He saw six thousand Khecara-maidens bathing in a pool there like Apsarases in the Ocean of Milk. Desiring a husband, they looked at him with affection, their lotus-eyes wide-open, like day-blooming lotuses looking at the sun. Casting aside modesty at once, afflicted by strong love, they themselves asked him, ‘Be our husband.’ Among these was [e.g., Padmāvatī, daughter of Sarvaśrī and Surasundara, ...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSarvaśrī (ಸರ್ವಶ್ರೀ):—[noun] messrs, used chiefly as the pl. of ಶ್ರೀ [shri] (an honorable form of addressing or referring to, a man).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionarySarvaśrī (सर्वश्री):—n. (in addresses; letter-openings) Messrs;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shri, Sharva, Carva.
Full-text: Surasundara, Padmavati.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Sarvashri, Sarva-shri, Sarva-śrī, Sarva-sri, Sarvashree, Sarvaśrī, Sarvasri; (plurals include: Sarvashris, shris, śrīs, sris, Sarvashrees, Sarvaśrīs, Sarvasris). 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 2: Rāvaṇa’s marriage < [Chapter II - Rāvaṇa’s expedition of Conquest]
Fiction and Western Influences < [October – December, 2000]
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 14.11 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
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