Yamakanthirava, Yamakaṇṭhīrava, Yama-kanthirava: 1 definition
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Yamakanthirava 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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsYamakaṇṭhīrava (यमकण्ठीरव) refers to “Yama’s lion”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Fool, there is no embodied soul in the three worlds for whom the noose of Yama (i.e. the god of death) will not stretch on [their] neck.—The sentient being descends into the path of Yama’s lion (yamakaṇṭhīrava—yamakaṇṭhīravakrame) which is irresistible. He certainly is not protected even by the energetic 30”.
Synonyms: Yamasiṃha, Kṛtāntahari.
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: Yama, Kanthirava.
Full-text: Kritantahari, Yamasimha.
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