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Vijayaratha (विजयरथ) is the son of king Ativīrya from Nandyāvartapura, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly: “[...] Proud in his heart, Ativīrya settled the kingdom on his son Vijayaratha, intending to take initiation. Though opposed by Rāma, he, noble-minded, became a mendicant. His son, Vijayaratha, gave his sister, Ratimālā, to Lakṣmaṇa and he accepted her. Rāma and his army went to Vijayapura, but Vijayaratha went to Ayodhyā to serve Bharata. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Ratha, Vijaya.

Full-text: Ratimala, Vijayasundari.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Vijayaratha, Vijaya-ratha; (plurals include: Vijayarathas, rathas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)

Verse 3.2.121 < [Part 2 - Affection and Service (dāsya-rasa)]

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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 6: Story of Vanamālā < [Chapter V - The kidnapping of Sītā]

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Triveni Journal

What does the Kirtimukha mean? < [Aug - Sept 1939]

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