Shashimala, Śaśimālā, Shashi-mala: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shashimala 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 Śaśimālā can be transliterated into English as Sasimala or Shashimala, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraŚaśimālā (शशिमाला) is probably the vernacular candrahāra, “a sort of necklace composed of circular pieces of gold, silver, etc”. (Bate). MC says it is a “woman’s necklace made of bits of gold, etc.”. The parallel passage in the Prakrit story has vanamālā, “a wreath of wild flowers”.
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: Shashi, Maala, Caci, Mala.
Full-text: Vanamala.
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