Alternative spellings of this word include Sukachchha.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Sukaccha (सुकच्छ) is the name of a northern province situated in East-Videha in Jambūdvīpa which is situated in the “middle world” (madhyaloka), according to chapter 2.2 [ajitanātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:—“[...] Between them (i.e., the Vidyutprabha and Saumanasa Mountains) are the bhogabhumis, the Devakurus. [...] Between them (i.e., the Gandhamādana and Mālyavat Mountains) are the very charming Uttarakurus [...] East of the Devakurus and Uttarakurus, they are called East Videhas, and to the west, West Videhas, like different countries to each other. In each, there are 16 provinces, inaccessible to each other, separated by rivers and mountains, suitable to be conquered by a Cakrin. [viz., Sukaccha, etc.] are the northern provinces of East Videha. [...]”.

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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

Prakrit-English dictionary

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

Sukaccha (सुकच्छ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Sukaccha.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Sanskrit dictionary

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

Sukaccha (सुकच्छ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sukaccha.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Shukacchada.

Full-text: Shulkapura, Kinnaragita, Sukanta, Diptacula, Mahendravikrama, Prajapala, Samadhigupta, Shukladanta, Candrakirti, Anilavega, Svarnatilaka, Ajitasena, Yashodhara, Pavanavega.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Sukaccha; (plurals include: Sukacchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 2: Previous birth of Mahāpadma < [Chapter VIII - Śrī Mahāpadmacakricaritra]

Part 5: Story of Śāntimatī < [Chapter III - Eighth incarnation as Vajrāyudha]

Part 8: Marubhūti’s fourth incarnation as Kiraṇavega < [Chapter II - Previous births of Pārśvanātha]

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