Surashtraka, ܰṣṭ첹: 2 definitions
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Surashtraka 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.
The Sanskrit term ܰṣṭ첹 can be transliterated into English as Surastraka or Surashtraka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesܰṣṭ첹 (सुराष्ट्रक) is a name mentioned in the Ѳٲ (cf. VI.20.14) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Ѳٲ (mentioning ܰṣṭ첹) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 śǰ첹 (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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)
: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritraܰṣṭ첹 (सुराष्ट्रक) (distinguished by the city Dvāravatī) refers to one of the 25½ countries of the ṣeٰⲹ, situated in the “middle world� (madhyaloka), according to chapter 2.3 [ᾱٲٳ-ٰ] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly:—“In these 35 zones on this side of Mānuṣottara and in the Antaradvīpas, men arise by birth; [...]. From the division into Āryas and Mlecchas they are two-fold. The Āryas have sub-divisions [e.g., ṣeٰ (country)]. [...] The ṣeٰⲹ are born in the 15 Karmabhumis. Here in Bharata they have 25½ places of origin (e.g., ܰṣṭ첹), distinguishable by cities (e.g., Dvāravatī) in which the birth of Tīrthakṛts, Cakrabhṛts, Kṛṣṇas, and Balas takes place�.

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.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 29: The people in the Manuṣyaloka < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of kulth (Dolichos biflorus) in Ayurveda and modern science. < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]