Rupasundari, Rūpasundarī, Rupa-sundari: 1 definition
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Rupasundari 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection IRūpasundarī (रूपसुन्दरी) or Rūpasundarīkathā is the name of a work dealing with the lives of Jain female heroes.—The Rūpasundarīkathā (in Sanskrit) is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—The Rūpasundarīkathā is an itinerary of a lady who was first avert to Jain practice and who, after having listened to the dharma from a monk, was convinced that it was the only refuge. She became a nun and then taught other people. Embedded story 1r Kanakapura, king Kanakaśekhara, Somaśrī a Brahmin lady.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sundari, Rupa.
Starts with: Rupasundarikatha.
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
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