Veshmadeva, Veśmadeva, Veshma-deva: 1 definition
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Veshmadeva 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 Veśmadeva can be transliterated into English as Vesmadeva or Veshmadeva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismVeśmadeva (वेश्मदेव).—One of the four classes of Gods (devas) according to Somasena in his Traivarṇikācāra. Somasena was a follower of the Digambara tradition and flourished in the 16th century. The Veśmadevas are of four types: the Viśveśvarī, Dharādhīśa, Śrīdevī, Dhanada or Kubera. By worship of the mothers, a housewife, who is barren, is able to bear a child.They are also known by the name Veśmadevatā.
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: Veshma, Veshman, Deva, Teva.
Full-text: Kubera, Shridevi, Vishveshvari, Deva.
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