Sumandira: 1 definition
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Sumandira 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraSumandira (सुमन्दिर) is the name of an ancient city, according to chapter 5.3 [śāntinātha-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:—“[...] When Kanakaśakti had gradually passed through childhood and was in his first youth, he married properly in the city Sumandira Merumālin’s daughter, borne by Queen Mallā, endowed with beauty and grace, Kanakamālā. [...] One time Kanakaśakti was wandering in a garden and saw a man flying up and falling like a cock. [...]”.
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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Starts with: Sumandirapura.
Full-text: Kanakamala, Merumalin, Malla, Kanakashakti.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 7: Story of Kanakaśakti < [Chapter III - Eighth incarnation as Vajrāyudha]