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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Vimalasvāmin (विमलस्वामिन्) is another name for Vimala: the thirteenth of the twenty-four Tīrthaṅkaras praised in the first book (ādīśvara-caritra) [chapter 1] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly, “[...] we worship the Arhats, who at all times and all places purify the people of the three worlds by their name, representation, substance, and actual existence. [...] May the words of Vimalasvāmin which are like powdered clearing-nut, be successful in clarifying the water of the mind of the three worlds”.

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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: Svamin, Vimala.

Full-text: Bhadraraja, Prithvidevi, Svayambhu, Vimala.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Vimalasvamin, Vimalasvāmin, Vimala-svamin, Vimalasvami, Vimalasvāmī, Vimala-svami, Vimala-svāmin, Vimala-svāmī; (plurals include: Vimalasvamins, Vimalasvāmins, svamins, Vimalasvamis, Vimalasvāmīs, svamis, svāmins, svāmīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 16: Sermon on enlightenment < [Chapter III - Vimalanāthacaritra]

Part 20: Ananta’s mokṣa (emancipation) < [Chapter IV - Anantanāthacaritra]

Part 18: Vimala’s mokṣa (emancipation) < [Chapter III - Vimalanāthacaritra]

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