Vratakatha, Vratakathā, Vrata-katha: 1 definition
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Vratakatha 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Vratakathā (व्रतकथा) refers to a particular group of literature, according to the Maunaikādaśīkathā (dealing with Festivals in Jain literature), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.
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: Katha, Vrata, Katta, Kata, Kitta.
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The World of ‘Vrata Kathas’ < [April – June, 2006]
Folk Culture of Bengal < [October – December, 1999]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
The Tij-Rishi Panchami Women's Festival < [Volume 4, Number 2 (1976)]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 7 - Offerings and Worship < [Chapter 3: Śaiva tradition and Śaivacintāmaṇi]
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)
Chapter 7.2 - The Bhavisyottara-purana (study)
Chapter 3.3 - The Vishnudharmottara-purana (study)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)