Terapantha, Terāpantha: 1 definition
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Terapantha 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Shodhganga: A cultural study on the jain western Indian illustrated manuscriptsTerāpantha (तेरापन्थ).—The Terāpantha sub-sect is derived from the Sthānakavāsī; section. The Terāpantha sub-sect was founded by Swami Bhikkanaji Maharaj. Swami Bhikkanaji was formerly a Sthānakavāsī saint and had initiation from his Guru, by name ācārya Raghunatha. Swami Bhikkanaji had differences with his Guru on several aspects of religious practices of Sthānakavāsī ascetics and when these took a serious turn, he founded Terāpantha on the full-moon day in the month of āṣāḍha in the year V.S. 1817=1760 A.D.
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