Vamshashaila, 痴补峁兣沘艣补颈濒补, Vamsha-shaila: 1 definition
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Vamshashaila means something in 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 痴补峁兣沘艣补颈濒补 can be transliterated into English as Vamsasaila or Vamshashaila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra痴补峁兣沘艣补颈濒补 (啶掂啶多ざ啷堗げ) is the name of a mountain near which was once situated the ancient city of Va峁兣沘sthala, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of S墨t膩] 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: 鈥淩膩ma set out in the night and at evening readied a town, Va峁兣沘sthala, situated on the slope of Mount 痴补峁兣沘艣补颈濒补. R膩ma saw its people and the king terrified and asked a man, 鈥榃hat is the reason for their fear?鈥� The man explained: 鈥楾his is the third day of a terrible noise that takes place on this mountain at night. From fear of it all the population goes elsewhere at night and comes back at dawn. This is the continual unfortunate state of affairs鈥�.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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vamsha, Caila.
Full-text: Kulabhushana, Deshabhushana, Analaprabha, Vamshasthala.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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