Trishashtishalakapurushacaritra, Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra, Trishashti-shalakapurusha-caritra: 1 definition
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Trishashtishalakapurushacaritra 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.
The Sanskrit term Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra can be transliterated into English as Trisastisalakapurusacaritra or Trishashtishalakapurushacaritra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Trishashtishalakapurushacharitra.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismTriṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra (त्रिषष्टिशलाकापुरुषचरित्र) (or simply Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣa) is a Sanskrit epic poem written by Hemacandra, divided into ten books or sections. It contains the life-stories of the 63 Great Men (śalākāpuruṣa). There is also a sequal, or appendix, known as the Pariśiṣṭaparvan or Sthavirāvalīcarita. The work is alternatively known as the Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacarita.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Trishashti, Shalakapurusha, Caritra.
Full-text (+2680): Vindhyashakti, Edaka, Karpatika, Hanuman, Karpata, Jrimbhabhid, Rakshasavamsha, Vanaravamsha, Tarkshyaketu, Shankhapala, Pratiharya, Carvaka, Nandigrama, Shashisaumya, Krittikapura, Jrimbhaka, Rakshovamsha, Sambhinnashrotas, Goni, Bahushruta.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)