Shankhavana, Śaṅkhavana: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shankhavana 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 Śaṅkhavana can be transliterated into English as Sankhavana or Shankhavana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismŚaṅkhavana (शङ्खवन) is the name of a caitya (‘shrine’, dedicated to a deity), located in the town Ālabhikā, according to the Bhagavatī-sūtra, also known as The Vyākhyāprajñapti (“Exposition of Explanations”). The Bhagavatī-sūtra is the largest of twelve Jain āgamas and was composed by Sudharmāsvāmī in the 6th 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.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 10: Cullaśatika < [Chapter VIII - Initiation of ṛṣabhadatta and devānandā]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - Ṛṣibhadraputra, the worshipper of Śramaṇas < [Chapter 12]
Part 2 - Ascetic Pudgala < [Chapter 12]