Svayambuddha, Svayaṃbuddha: 2 definitions
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Svayambuddha 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: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraSvayambuddha (स्वयम्बुद्ध) is the name of one of the ministers of Mahābala (one of Ṛṣabha’s previous incarnations), according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “[...] One day, [Mahābala] occupied his assembly-hall which was adorned by many ministers and vassals as if by additional jeweled pillars. All the councilors sat down in their proper places after bowing to him and, with their eyes fixed on him, had the appearance of Yogis. The ministers Svayambuddha, Sambhinnamati, Śatamati, Mahāmati were present there. [...]”.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSvayaṃbuddha (ಸ್ವಯಂಬುದ್ಧ):—[noun] he who has acquired knowledge without a teacher or external help.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Svayam, Buddha.
Full-text (+6): Dridhadharma, Indrasamanika, Siddhacarya, Sambhinnamati, Kurumati, Shilandhara, Harishcandra, Shatamati, Nandi, Nagila, Ambaratilaka, Nagashri, Paramadharmika, Manimalin, Lantaka, Soul, Pratima, Consciousness, Nirnamika, Mahamati.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 12: Refutation of Māyā < [Chapter I]
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Tattva 1: Jīva (soul) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]