In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Svayambuddha (स्वयम्बुद्ध) is the name of one of the ministers of Mahābala (one of Ṛṣabha’s previous incarnations), according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-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, “[...] One day, [Mahābala] occupied his assembly-hall which was adorned by many ministers and vassals as if by additional jeweled pillars. All the councilors sat down in their proper places after bowing to him and, with their eyes fixed on him, had the appearance of Yogis. The ministers Svayambuddha, Sambhinnamati, Śatamati, Mahāmati were present there. [...]”.

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Svayaṃbuddha (ಸ್ವಯಂಬುದ್ಧ):—[noun] he who has acquired knowledge without a teacher or external help.

context information

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: Svayam, Buddha.

Full-text (+6): Dridhadharma, Indrasamanika, Siddhacarya, Sambhinnamati, Kurumati, Shilandhara, Harishcandra, Shatamati, Nandi, Nagila, Ambaratilaka, Nagashri, Paramadharmika, Manimalin, Lantaka, Soul, Pratima, Consciousness, Nirnamika, Mahamati.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Svayambuddha, Svayam-buddha, Svayaṃbuddha; (plurals include: Svayambuddhas, buddhas, Svayaṃbuddhas). 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 12: Refutation of Māyā < [Chapter I]

Part 10: Refutation of Kṣaṇikavāda < [Chapter I]

Tattva 1: Jīva (soul) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]

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