Vinayanandana, Vinaya-nandana: 1 definition
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Vinayanandana 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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Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraVinayanandana (विनयनन्दन) is the name of an ancient Sūri, according to chapter 3.3 [sumatinātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:—“[...], Puruṣasiṃha went to a pleasure-garden to play according to his fancy. He saw there a Sūri who had halted, Vinayanandana by name, surpassing Anaṅga in beauty and tranquillity. As he looked at him, his eyes, heart, and other parts of the body expanded, as it were, like those of one who has drunk nectar.”.
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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Search found 1 books and stories containing Vinayanandana, Vinaya-nandana; (plurals include: Vinayanandanas, nandanas). 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 8: Meeting with a sūri < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Part 10: Arguments for and against initiation < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]