Vijayardha, Vijayārdha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vijayardha 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: Wisdom Library: JainismVijayārdha (विजयार्ध) is the name of a mountain situated in the center of Bhārata (parallel to the Himavān) which divides Bhārata into northern and southern regions. It is also known by the name Vaitāḍhya. Bhārata is one of the seven regions (kṣetra) of Jambūdvīpa according to Jaina cosmology. Jambūdvīpa sits at the centre of madhyaloka (‘middle world’) is the most important of all continents and it is here where human beings reside.
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsVijayārdha (विजयार्ध) is the name of a mountain standing in the middle of the Bharata-varṣa, which is a region of Jambūdvīpa: the first continent of the Madhya-loka (middle-word), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.10. Half of the territorial domain of a supreme lord (cakravarti) is determined by this mountain chain. So it is called Vijayārdha. Its other name is Rajatācala. It is made of silver and its hue is auspicious white.
Which type of epoch (time cycle or kāla) exists in Mlecchakhaṇda and Vijayārdha region of Bhāratakṣetra? The time period there is similar to the 4th time epoch (caturthakāla). What are the human beings born on Vijayārdha called? They are called Vidyādharas.
Jambūdvīpa (where stands the Vijayārdha mountain) is in the centre of all continents and oceans; all continents and oceans are concentric circles with Jambūdvīpa in the centre. Like the navel is in the centre of the body, Jambūdvīpa is in the centre of all continents and oceans. Sumeru Mount is in the centre of Jambūdvīpa. It is also called Mount Sudarśana.
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 DictionaryVijayārdha (विजयार्ध):—[from vi-jaya > vi-ji] m. Name of a mountain, [Dharmaśarmābhyudaya]
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)
Full-text: Vidyadhara, Vaitadhya, Mleccha, Bharata, Bharatavarsha.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Vijayardha, Vijayārdha; (plurals include: Vijayardhas, Vijayārdhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 3.36 - Two kinds of human beings < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Verse 3.10 - The seven divisions of Jambūdvīpa < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Related products
