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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Ghanodadhiratha (घनोदधिरथ) is the name of a Vidyādhara-king from Kiṣkindhā and belonged to the Vānaravaṃśa, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.1 [origin of the rākṣasavaṃśa and vānaravaṃśa] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:—“[...] After he had founded his capital, named Kiṣkindhā, on Mount Kiṣkindha on Vānaradvīpa, Kīrtidhavala installed him in his kingdom. [...] Since the time of Śrīkaṇṭha many kings had come and gone, Vajrakaṇṭha and others. At the time of the congregation of Munisuvrata Ghanodadhiratha was king. [...] Ghanodadhiratha bestowed the kingdom, Kiṣkindhā, on his son, named Kiṣkindhi, took initiation, and attained emancipation. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Ratha, Ghanodadhi.

Full-text: Kishkindhi, Andhaka, Vijayasimha, Vidyudvega, Mandiramalin, Shrimala, Vajrakantha, Sahasrara, Rathanupura, Adityapura, Adityarajas, Taditkesha, Riksharajas, Shricandra, Ashanivega, Sukesha.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Ghanodadhiratha, Ghanodadhi-ratha; (plurals include: Ghanodadhirathas, rathas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Introduction to volume 4 < [Introductions]

Part 2: Rāvaṇa’s lineage (vaṃśa) < [Chapter I - Origin of the Rākṣasavaṃśa and Vānaravaṃśa]

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