Jayamitra, Jaya-mitra: 2 definitions
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Jayamitra 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: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraJayamitra (जयमित्र) refers to one of the seven sons of Dhāraṇī and king Śrīnandana from Prabhāpura, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.8 [The abandonment of Sītā] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “Now seven sons were born in succession to Dhāraṇī, wife of Śrīnandana, lord of Prabhāpura: [e.g., Jayamitra, ...]. One day Śrīnandana established his son who was a month old on the throne and with his sons became a mendicant under the teacher Prītikara. [...]”.
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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Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryJayamitra (जयमित्र).—name of a future Buddha: Mahāvastu iii.330.10.
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.
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Ends with: Vijayamitra.
Full-text: Vijayamitra, Shrinandana, Dharani.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Jayamitra, Jaya-mitra; (plurals include: Jayamitras, mitras). 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)
Part 9: Story of the seven ascetic-brothers < [Chapter VIII - The abandonment of Sītā]
A Historical Study of Kaushambi (by Nirja Sharma)
Kaushambi during the Shunga Dynasty < [Chapter 2]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter XXIX - From Uruvilvā to Benares < [Volume III]