Sudha Sagar Hindi English Jaina Dictionary

SR No.: 016127
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Rameshchandra Jain
Publisher: Gyansagar Vagarth Vimarsh Kendra Byavar
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 404
Language: English, Hindi
Classification: Dictionary & Dictionary
File Size: 38 MB

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by Haribhadra and many others both from Svetambara and Digambarasects. It has been commented upon by Mallavādi, Sumatideva and abhayadeva. Yasovijaya has commented almost on all the works of Siddhasena. It is a philosophical treatise in Präkrt Gāthās, and it is divided into three chapters (called kanda) like Pravacanas āra of Kundakunda. The first is Nayakanda, the second Jivak anda and the third has no name. Pt. Sanghavi and Doshi think that the author might have not named it. Vaidya names it Anekantavāda kāṇda and Jugal Kishor endorses it. The propriety of Jivak anda is questioned. It should have been Jn anak āṇ da Upayogak anda. There is a difference of opinion even on this point; and references to Jiva in that section are pointed out. Some other alternative names are also suggested. The term kāṇda is used for the first time in Jaina literature by Siddhasena, and it can not be traced back to the word Gandika or Drṣtivada. It is found in the Atharvaveda, Rāmāyaṇa etc. The word sutta is used for some canonical text. It is derived from Sutra and not from Sukta.
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न्यायावतार - Nyāyāvatāra The first of its kind among the Jains and quite equal to the Pramana-samuccaya of the Dignaga. It contains 32 verses and hence it is included among the Dvātrim šikas, but that it is addressed to lord Jina does not seem proper. The second period in the progress of Jaina logic is inaugurated by the genius of
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Siddhasena who lays the foundation of logic among the Jainas and establishes the doctrine of Anekanta. The Nyāyāvatāra has brought down nyāya for the Jainas. It is considered to be earlier than the Nyayaprave sa of Dinnaga and the Nyayabindu of Dharmak irti. According to Umāsvāti the path of salvation is possible through the knowledge of Pramāņa and Naya and for these stand the Sanmati-tarka and Nyāyāvatāra. S. 63-64 Siddhasila - सिद्ध शिला – The topmost part of the Universe. Siddhatva fa- Infinite perfection.
Siddhanta -f- Epitome, Established truth, The final conclusion, Riddles. Siddhartha (ff) He was the father of lord Mahāv ira. Siddhasana-f-Posture adopted by seated Tirthamkaras. Siddhāyatana - सिद्धायतन - Shrine of siddhas.
Siddhi fafs - Fulfilment, An occult or Psychic power, salvation. Simhasana-fa- Lion-throne. Sindhu (f) - The river Sindhu originates from its (Padmas) archway in the west. S-3/20
Sira - सिरा - Edge.
Sisadhayisita - सिसाधयिषित - Intended to be proved.
Sima--Plausibility.
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Simavarti
Sira Tabular vessel.
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- Outlying.