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Navapada
Siddhachakra is a popular yantra or mandala (mystical diagram) used for worship in Jainism. It is also known as Navapada in the Svetambara tradition and Navadevta in the Digambara tradition. In the Svetambara tradition it is associated with the Namokar Mantra. It is related to the legend of King Shripala and his wife Mayanasundari. It is depicted as a ''Kalasha'' with the core of a blossomed lotus representing Navapada in the centre surrounded by guarding deities on petals. It is used in some rituals. Etymology ''Siddha'' refers to a liberated soul, while ''chakra'' means wheel. It is believed that worshiping Siddhachakra results in freedom from the cycles of life within a universal 'wheel' known as nirvana. It also means a 'circle of perfection'. ''Navapada'' means 'nine petals' in reference to the centre of the yantra, while ''Navadevta'' means 'nine deities'. It is also described as a 'saint wheel'. History The two major sects of Jainism, Svetambara and Digambara, differ in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddhachakra Script
Siddhachakra is a popular yantra or mandala (mystical diagram) used for worship in Jainism. It is also known as Navapada in the Svetambara tradition and Navadevta in the Digambara tradition. In the Svetambara tradition it is associated with the Namokar Mantra. It is related to the legend of King Shripala and his wife Mayanasundari. It is depicted as a ''Kalasha'' with the core of a blossomed lotus representing Navapada in the centre surrounded by guarding deities on petals. It is used in some rituals. Etymology ''Siddha'' refers to a liberated soul, while ''chakra'' means wheel. It is believed that worshiping Siddhachakra results in freedom from the cycles of life within a universal 'wheel' known as nirvana. It also means a 'circle of perfection'. ''Navapada'' means 'nine petals' in reference to the centre of the yantra, while ''Navadevta'' means 'nine deities'. It is also described as a 'saint wheel'. History The two major sects of Jainism, Svetambara and Digambara, differ in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jain Temple
A Jain temple, Derasar (Gujarati: દેરાસર) or Basadi (Kannada: ಬಸದಿ) is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism. Jain architecture is essentially restricted to temples and monasteries, and Jain buildings generally reflect the prevailing style of the place and time they were built. Jain temple architecture is generally close to Hindu temple architecture, and in ancient times Buddhist architecture. Normally the same builders and carvers worked for all religions, and regional and period styles are generally similar. For over 1,000 years, the basic layout of a Hindu or most Jain temples has consisted of a small garbhagriha or sanctuary for the main murti or cult images, over which the high superstructure rises, then one or more larger mandapa halls. Māru-Gurjara architecture or the "Solanki style" is, a particular temple style from Gujarat and Rajasthan (both regions with a strong Jain presence) that originated in both Hindu and Jain temp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangha (Jainism)
In Jainism, Sangha (Community of the pious) is a term used to refer to the fourfold community of ''Muni'' ( male ascetics), ''Aryika'' / ''Sadhvi'' (female ascetics), ''Śrāvaka'' (laymen), and ''Śrāvikā'' (laywomen). The word is also used in various other ways. Meaning Champat Rai Jain, an influential 20th century Jain writer described the ''sangha'' as "those who practise the ''dharma''", "the community of the saints", "the community of the pious" and as "the community of the faithful". Significance According to the Jain texts, the ''sangha'' will be maintained till the very end of the present strife-ridden spoke of time ('' pancham kaal''). With the end of the ''sangha'', the ''dharma'' (religion) will also end. Other Uses The word ''sangha'' has been used to refer to various lineages in the Digambara sect of Jainism. History Jain ''Sangha'' was established in Madurai in 5th century CE. See also *Jainism *Sangha in Buddhism * Sangat (Sikhism) Sangat (Punj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moksa (Jainism)
Sanskrit ' or Prakrit ''mokkha'' refers to the liberation or salvation of a soul from '' saṃsāra'', the cycle of birth and death. It is a blissful state of existence of a soul, attained after the destruction of all karmic bonds. A liberated soul is said to have attained its true and pristine nature of infinite bliss, infinite knowledge and infinite perception. Such a soul is called ''siddha'' and is revered in Jainism. In Jainism, ''moksha'' is the highest and the noblest objective that a soul should strive to achieve. In fact, it is the only objective that a person should have; other objectives are contrary to the true nature of soul. With the right view, knowledge and efforts all souls can attain this state. That is why Jainism is also known as ' or the "path to liberation". According to the Sacred Jain Text, Tattvartha sutra: Bhavyata From the point of view of potentiality of , Jain texts bifurcates the souls in two categories–''bhavya'' and ''abhavya''. ''Bhavya'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navagraha
Navagraha are nine heavenly bodies and deities that influence human life on Earth according to Hinduism and Hindu astrology. The term is derived from ''nava'' ( sa, नव "nine") and ''graha'' ( sa, ग्रह "planet, seizing, laying hold of, holding"). Note that the Earth, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are excluded from the Navagraha,. However, the Sun is part of the Navagraha. In astrology, the term ''planet'' originally applied only to the five planets visible to the naked eye and excluded Earth. The term was later broadened, particularly in the Middle Ages, to include the sun and the moon (sometimes referred to as "lights"), making a total of seven planets. The seven days of the week in the Hindu calendar also correspond with the seven classical planets, and are named accordingly in most languages of the Indian subcontinent. Most Hindu temples around the world have a designated place dedicated to Navagraha worship. Planets, celestial bodies and lunar nodes Carnatic music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nidhi
In the context of Hindu scriptures, "Nidhi" is a treasure, constituted of nine treasures (''nawanidhi'') belonging to Kubera (also spelt as Kuvera), the god of wealth. According to the tradition, each nidhi is personified as having a guardian spirit, and some tantrikas worship them. The nature and characteristics of nidhis have remained largely unexplained and have not been fully understood. The Nidhis According to Amarakosha, the Nine nidhis are: # Mahapadma "great lotus flower" # Padma "lotus flower" # Shankha "conch" # Makara "crocodile" # Kachchhapa "tortoise" # Kumud "a particular precious stone" # Kunda "jasmine" # Nila "sapphire" # Kharva "dwarf" When considered as mines, minerals, earthenware, and ocean resources, the nine treasures of Kubera are interpreted as: # mahapadma (lake double the size of Padma in Himalaya with minerals and jewels) # padma (lake in Himalaya with minerals and jewels) # shankha (conch shell) # makara (synonym of Padmini, black antimony) # ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Siddhachakra
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Kalasha
A kalasha, also spelled kalash or kalasa, also called ghat or ghot ( sa, कलश , Telugu: కలశము Kannada: ಕಳಶ literally "pitcher, pot"), is a metal (brass, copper, silver or gold) pot with a large base and small mouth, large enough to hold a coconut. Sometimes "kalasha" also refers to such a pot filled with water and topped with a coronet of mango leaves and a coconut. This combination is often used in Hindu rites and depicted in Hindu iconography. The entire arrangement is called Purna-Kalasha (), Purna-Kumbha (), or Purna-ghata (). Each of these names literally means "full or complete vessel" when the pot is referred to as the Kalasha (to avoid confusion, this article will refer to the pot as Kalasha and the entire arrangement as Purna-Kalasha). Sometimes the Kalasha is filled with coins, grain, gems, gold, or a combination of these items instead of water. The coronet of 5, 7, or 11 mango leaves is placed such that the tips of the leaves touch water in the Kal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jain Monasticism
Jain monasticism refers to the order of monks and nuns in the Jain community and can be divided into two major denominations: the ''Digambara'' and the ''Śvētāmbara''. The monastic practices of the two major sects vary greatly, but the major principles of both are identical. Five ''mahāvratas'' (Great Vows), from Mahavira's teachings, are followed by all Jain ascetics. Historians believe that a united Jain ''sangha'' (community) existed before 367 BCE, about 160 years after the ''moksha'' (liberation) of Mahavira. The community then gradually divided into the major denominations. Terminology ''Digambaras'' use the word ' for male monastics and ''aryika'' for female monastics. ''Digambara monks'' are also called ''nirgrantha'' (without bonds). ''Śvētāmbaras'' use the word ''sadhvi''s for female monastics. History Mahavira had 11 chief disciples, Indrabhuti Gautama being the most senior. Each chief disciple was made responsible for 250 to 500 monks. The Jain sangha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upadhyaya
Upadhyaya is a Brahmin name from Sanskrit ''upādhyāya'' "teacher" (from ''upa'' ‘with, under’ + ''adhyāya'' ‘studying’).https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=Upadhyay Notable people *Amar Upadhyay, Indian model, film and television actor * Amod Prasad Upadhyay (born 1936), Nepalese social worker and politician *Ayodhya Prasad Upadhyay (1865–1947), writer of Hindi literature *Brahmabandhav Upadhyay (1861–1907), Bengali Brahmin, nephew of the Indian freedom-fighter Kalicharan Banerjee *Chabilal Upadhyaya (1882–1980), Nepali Brahmin(Bahun), First President (Selected) of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee *Chintan Upadhyay (born 1972), Indian artist, accused of a 2015 murder * Chandrika Prasad Upadhyay, Indian politician *Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916–1968), Indian politician and thinker, co-founder of the political party Bharatiya Jana Sangh *Darshan Upadhyaya, Canada-born American esports player *Harilal Upadhyay (1916–1994), Gujarati author *Hema Upadhyay (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
