Yonaka: 2 definitions
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Yonaka means something in Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. 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)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraYonaka (योनक) refers to a group of Mlecchas once conquered by king Bharata, as mentioned in chapter 1.4 [ādīśvara-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, after king Bharata instructed his general Suṣeṇa to conquer the southern district of the Sindhu:
“[...] Wishing to conquer the whole southern district of the Sindhu the general advanced like the ocean at the end of the world. Eager for battle, cruel with a roar in the form of the twang of the bow, [...] the Mlecchas named Yonaka turned away their faces from him when he started out, like sprouts of trees from the wind. [...] Then Mleccha-kings approached the general with various gifts as wives approach their husbands with devotion. The general [Suṣeṇa] gave the Cakrin [Bharata] all the tribute taken from the Mlecchas [viz., the Yonakas] which resembled a pregnancy-whim of the creepers of fame”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Ancient Buddhist Texts: Geography of Early BuddhismYonaka (योनक) or Yona is the name of a locality situated in Uttarāpatha (Northern District) of ancient India, as recorded in the Pāli Buddhist texts (detailing the geography of ancient India as it was known in to Early Buddhism).—The Yonaka or Yona country was visited, according to the Dīpavaṃsa and Mahāvaṃsa by the Thera Mahārakkhita. According to the Sāsanavaṃsa the Yonakaraṭṭha is the country of the Yavana or Yona people. The Rock Edicts V and XIII of Asoka mention the Yonas as a subject people, forming a frontier district of Asoka’s Empire. The exact situation of the Yonaka country is difficult to be determined. According to the Mahāvaṃsa, its chief city was Alasanda identified with Alexandria near Kabul in the Paropanisadae country (cf. Mahāvaṃsa).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Yonaka Dhammarakkhita.
Ends with: Shyonaka.
Full-text: Yona, Sihabodhi, Yonaka Dhammarakkhita, Kirata, Ayupala, Dhammarakkhita, Mahadhammarakkhita, Punabbasukutumbikaputta Tissa, Alasanda, Kalaka Sutta, Aparanta, Aggikkhandopama Sutta.
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Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
Part 18 - Milindapanha Pali < [Chapter VIII - Khuddaka Nikaya]
Banner of the Arahants (by Bhikkhu Khantipalo)
Introduction < [Chapter 8 - Westerners In The Sangha]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Rejection of all dark green, etc. < [5. Leather (Camma)]
Rejection of high and broad seats < [5. Leather (Camma)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)