Vayukumara, Vāyukumāra, Vayu-kumara: 1 definition
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Vayukumara 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: Wisdom Library: JainismVāyukumāra (वायुकुमार) refers to a class of bhavanavāsin, which is a species of deva (gods), according to Jain cosmology. They are also known by the name Vātakumāra. The bhavanavāsins or bhaumeyika gods (e.g. the Vāyus) have a princely appearance (kumāra) and live in palaces (bhavana) and the upper part of the uppermost hell (ratnaprabhā).
The vāyus have an associated caityavṛkṣa (sacred-tree) known as the Rājadruma accoring to the Digambara and Dadhiparṇa according to Śvetāmbara. They are defined according to the cosmological texts, such as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition, or the Trilokasāra in the Digambara tradition.
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: Kumara, Vayu.
Starts with: Vayukumaraka.
Full-text: Bhavanapati, Rajadruma, Vatakumara, Shvetankara, Payomuc, Pavanaputraka.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - On winds < [Chapter 2]
Part 11 - On the nāgakumāras < [Chapter 1]
Part 1 - On cells in the hells < [Chapter 5]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 18: The Bhavanapatis < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 6: Birth of Ajitanātha < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]
Part 17: Funeral rites of Ajita and the munis < [Chapter VI - Emancipation of Ajita Svāmin and Sagara]