Dharmakathin, Dharma-kathin, Dharmakathi: 2 definitions
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Dharmakathin 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)
: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraDharmakathin (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啶曕ぅ啶苦え啷�) refers to 鈥渙ne who delivers admirable religious lectures鈥� and represents one of the eight divisions of Prabh膩van膩 (鈥減ropogation鈥�), according to chapter 1.1 [腻诲墨艣惫补谤补-肠补谤颈迟谤补] of Hemacandra鈥檚 11th century Tri峁峁ａ弓i艣al膩k膩puru峁caritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸...] Vajran膩bha acquired strong Tirthak峁泃-body-making and family-karma by the twenty 蝉迟丑腻苍补办补蝉 as follows:鈥擺...] The twentieth is the propagation of the doctrine by Vidy膩s, prognostication, literary composition, discussion, discourses on dharma, etc. [viz., Dharmakathin] Of these (i.e., of the twenty) one is cause for gaining 迟墨谤迟丑补办峁泃苍腻尘补-办补谤尘补鈥�.鈥�(Cf. note 120 and Yoga艣膩stra 2.16, p. 65)
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, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDharma-kathin.鈥�(CII 2-1; ML), Buddhist; the preacher of the [Buddhist] religious system; same as Dharma-kathika. Note: dharma-kathin is defined in the 鈥淚ndian epigraphical glossary鈥� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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)
Partial matches: Kathin, Kati, Dharma, Dharma, Dharma, Dhamma.
Full-text: Dharma-kathika, Prabhavana.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 19: Eleventh incarnation as Vajran膩bha < [Chapter I]