Significance of Innumerable number
In Jainism, the term "innumerable number" signifies a count that is excessively vast to measure precisely, particularly pertaining to the existence of certain beings. Within the context of Indian history, it illustrates a multitude of learned individuals who came together to honor a bhakta at a wedding. Additionally, it indicates a large assembly of attendees, emphasizing vast, uncountable quantities, especially regarding saints and defining time units from the smallest samaya to the largest sisapahelia.
Synonyms: Infinite, Limitless, Incalculable, A multitude of, Innumerable, Numberless, Uncountable
In Finnish: Lukematon määrä; In Dutch: Ontelbaar aantal; In Spanish: Número innumerable
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Jain concept of 'Innumerable number'
In Jainism, "innumerable number" signifies a count beyond precise measurement, illustrating the vast existence of various beings, emphasizing the complexity and abundance within the universe as perceived in this philosophical tradition.
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Refers to a count that is too large to measure accurately, describing the existence of certain beings.[1]
The concept of Innumerable number in local and regional sources
The term "Innumerable number" signifies a vast, uncountable quantity, often describing both time units in the context of samayas and the large gatherings of saints and learned individuals, particularly in celebratory events like weddings.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) An uncountable multitude, often referring to those aided by divinity.[2] (2) A vast, uncountable quantity, particularly referring to the gathering of saints.[3] (3) Indicates the large gathering of people who attended the wedding.[4] (4) A countless multitude of learned people who gathered to honor the bhakta at the wedding.[5]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This describes the number of samayas in avalia, and it is used in defining time units from the smallest unit samaya to the largest countable unit sisapahelia.[6]