Tadakara, Tadākāra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Tadakara means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraTadākāra (तदाकार, “similar symbol”) is a sub-type of sthāpanānikṣepa: one of the four nikṣepa (gateways of investigations by installing/ presenting / positionig).—What is meant by similar symbol (tadākāra)? When the symbol depicted is similar to the object being represented e.g. making an idol of Lord Mahāvīra in stone.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryTadākāra (तदाकार):—[=tad-ākāra] [from tad > tat] mfn. having that appearance, [Horace H. Wilson]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tadakaraparijnana.
Ends with: Atadakara.
Full-text: Tadakaraparijnana, Tad, Chatrika, Sthapananikshepa.
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Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
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Nirvikalpaka Pratyaksha (study) (by Sujit Roy)