Alternative spellings of this word include Sthirikaran.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: HereNow4U: Social Implication of Enlightened World View

Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण) or Sthitikaraṇa refers to “sustaining souls in right convictions” and represents one of the eight aṅgas (requirements), needed for attaining the right faith. Firm belief in ones goal is the basic milestone for attaining that goal. Unwavering faith only can work like a miracle because firm faith leads to personal commitment for achieving that goal and gives us boldness to face the challenges incoming while proceeding towards the aimed goal.

The sixth limb (aṅga) is called sthirīkaraṇa, promoting stability. The steadiness of mind on the right path is very challenging virtue of an individual. Life is not a straight road. Ups and downs come across each and every person's life. The steadiness of mind on the voluntarily accepted path with complete dedication is an essential quality for achieving any determined goal in any union. Sthirīkaraṇa act like a hard nut protective shield to such negative forces. Each time whenever unfavorable situation occurs, it develops the resistance power in thoughts to fight and defeat the attacking enemies. On the other hand, it nourishes the values to be strong enough and unshakable in any kind of emotional or mental hurricane.

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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

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण).—Corroboration, confirmation.

Derivable forms: sthirīkaraṇam (स्थिरीकरणम्).

See also (synonyms): sthirīkāra.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण).—[neuter] confirmation, corroboration.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण):—[=sthirī-karaṇa] [from sthirī > sthā] mfn. idem, [Caraka]

2) [v.s. ...] n. hardening, [Catalogue(s)]

3) [v.s. ...] making firm or fixed, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]

4) [v.s. ...] making durable, corroboration, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa]

5) [v.s. ...] confirmation, [Manvarthamuktāvalī, kullūka bhaṭṭa’s Commentary on manu-smṛti on Manu-smṛti viii, 55.]

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Thirīkaṇa.

[Sanskrit to German]

Sthirikarana in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Sthirīkaraṇa (स्थिरीकरण) [Also spelled sthirikaran]:—(nm) stabiliration, making steady/firm/calm.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Sthirīkaraṇa (ಸ್ಥಿರೀಕರಣ):—

1) [noun] the act of making firm, strengthening.

2) [noun] a proving the truthfulness, authenticity, etc. of something.

3) [noun] the act of ratifying by giving a formal approval.

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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: Sthiri, Karana, Sthira, Stiri.

Ends with: Manahsthirikarana.

Full-text: Manahsthirikarana, Sthirikara, Thirikana, Sthirikaran, Paksha, Karana, Sthitikarana.

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