Shikhasambhara, Śikhāsaṃbhāra, Shikha-sambhara: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śikhāsaṃbhāra can be transliterated into English as Sikhasambhara or Shikhasambhara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsŚikhāsaṃbhāra (शिखासंभार) refers to a “multitude of flames”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Here in the cycle of rebirth consisting of endless misfortune, sentient beings roam about repeatedly, struck down by spear, axe, vice, fire, corrosive liquid or razor in hell, consumed by the multitude of flames (śikhāsaṃbhāra) from the fire of violent actions in the plant and animal world , and subject to unequalled trouble in the human condition [or] full of desire among the gods. [Thus ends the reflection on] the cycle of rebirth”.
Synonyms: Jvālāsamūha.
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: Shikha, Sambhara.
Full-text: Shikha, Sambhara, Shilasamcara, Samcara, Jvalasamuha.
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