Dharmaphala, Dharma-phala: 4 definitions
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Dharmaphala means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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 Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraDharmaphala (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啶げ) refers to 鈥渙ne who becomes virtuous (as a result of something)鈥�, according to the B峁沨atsa峁僪it膩 (chapter 12), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Var膩hamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyoti峁).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸...] I will now speak of the rules of the arghya (offering) to be presented to Agastya as stated by the 峁氠梗is. [...] The offering to be made by princes in honour of Agastya shall consist of the fragrant flowers of the season, of fruits, of precious stones, of gold cloths, of cows, of bulls, of well-cooked rice, of sweet-meats, of curdled milk, of coloured rice, of perfumed smoke and fragrant paste. [...] A Br膩hma峁嘺 making this offering to the extent of his ability will become learned in the Vedas and will be blessed with a wife and children; a Vai艣ya doing the same will get cows; and a 艢奴dra doing it will get wealth, and all the four will be freed from disease and become virtuous [i.e., dharmaphala闭鈥�.
Jyotisha (啶溹啶啶むた啶�, 箩测辞迟颈峁 or jyotish) refers to 鈥榓stronomy鈥� or 鈥淰edic astrology鈥� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric TraditionsDharmaphala (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啶げ) refers to the 鈥渇ruits of the (艢aiva) religion鈥�, according to the M峁沢endr膩gama Kriy膩p膩da verse 8.6-7.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淭he 艣颈惫补诲丑补谤尘颈峁嚹� [initiation] is the root of success for the fruits of the 艢aiva religion (艣颈惫补-诲丑补谤尘补辫丑补濒补-艣谤墨) for the individual soul. There is another [kind of 艣颈惫补诲丑补谤尘颈峁嚹玗 taught without the destruction of the body, up until the dissolution of the world. The remaining one is taught to be the 濒辞办补诲丑补谤尘颈峁嚹�, for the purpose of [attaining the eight-fold supernatural powers] starting with a峁噄m膩 after the current life, after all the bad portions [of karma] were destroyed at all reality levels鈥�.
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDharmaphala (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啶げ) refers to the 鈥渇ruit of virtue鈥�, according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.3.54 (鈥淒escription of the duties of the chaste wife鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to P膩rvat墨: 鈥淸...] Wife is the root of the household, and of its happiness; she is the source of the fruit of virtue (dharmaphala) and for the flourishing of the family. In every house there are women proud of their exquisite beauty and comely appearance. But it is only due to the devotion of 艢iva that a chaste lady is obtained. [...闭鈥�.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsDharmaphala (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啶げ) refers to the 鈥渇ruit of the doctrine鈥�, according to the 11th century J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by 艢ubhacandra.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸com.鈥擭ext he speaks about the fruit (phalam) of the doctrine (dharmasya)]鈥擳he doctrine bestows upon embodied souls prosperity which is desired by Indra and the lords of men and snakes, and is to be revered in the three worlds. The doctrine protects all [beings] that are mobile and immobile with regard to the occurrence of misfortune. It also comforts [them] completely with a stream of the liquid ambrosia of happiness鈥�.
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.
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The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha) (by Samuel Beal)
Lives of Buddha (5): Cung-pen-k鈥檌-king < [Introduction]
Lives of Buddha (2): Siu-hing-pen-k鈥檌-king < [Introduction]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Ch枚dr枚n)
Appendix 2 - A Buddhist view on the land of India < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]
A True Servant鈥擜 True Master (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
6.2. The concept of Dharma (righteousness) < [Volume 7 - Society and Culture]
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 9.2 < [Chapter 9 - R膩ja-guhya-yoga (Yoga through the most Confidential Knowledge)]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 15 - God in the R膩m膩nuja School < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the R膩m膩nuja School of Thought]