Saudharmakalpa, Saudharma-kalpa: 2 definitions
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In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismSaudharmakalpa (सौधर्मकल्प) is synonymous for Saudharma, referring to a heavenly abode (kalpa) inhabited by Kalpopapanna gods, according to Jain cosmological texts in both the Śvetāmbara and Digambara tradition. The Kalpopapannas (‘those born in the heavens’) represent a sub-species of the Vaimānika gods, which in turn represents the fourth main classification of devas (gods). In the Saudharma-kalpa, bodily coition is still performed and the associated leśyā is fiery. There are ten such kalpas being ruled over by sixty-four Indras (heavenly kings).
In Jain iconography, the associated animal symbol of the Saudharmakalpa is an antelope (prakrit: miya, sanskrit: mṛga). These animals are depicted in a cosmological text of the Śvetāmbara tradition known as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna (“jewel of the compilation”), also known as the Trailokyadīpikā (“illumination of the triple world”), written by Śrīcandra in the 12th century.
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 corpusSaudharmakalpa (ಸೌಧರ್ಮಕಲ್ಪ):—[noun] = ಸೌಧರ್ಮ [saudharma].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Saudharma, Kalpa.
Full-text: Saudharma, Upapada, Vijayabhadra, Atipandukambala, Shrivijaya, Amitatejas.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - Upward movement of Asurakumāras < [Chapter 2]
Part 12 - On celestial positions < [Chapter 2]
Part 13 - Why Asurakumāras go to Saudharma-kalpa: a second reason < [Chapter 2]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 4: Former births of Induṣeṇa and Binduṣeṇa < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]
Part 11: Stuti (by the Indra of Saudharmakalpa) < [Chapter III]
Part 9: Description of Airāvaṇa < [Chapter III]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 6.21 - Right belief also leads to birth as a heavenly being (vaimānika-deva) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]
Verse 4.19 - The sixteen Kalpa, nine Graiveyaka and five Anuttara < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 9.47 - Differences among the five kinds of saints < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Kalpa-sutra (Lives of the Jinas) (by Hermann Jacobi)