Jain Legend Vol 3

Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana

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Caitya
A place / thing having venerable sign/ representation, e.g. footprint, name, idol, photo, auspicious sign like flag etc. generally a holy emblem/place.
Dw das mgi
Twelve limbs of the scriptures bead on Lord Mahavira's sermons and composed by his chief disciples (Ga adharas)
Ek da mg
Eleven limbs of above accept the 12 called D tv da (very voluminous and comprehensive).
Ga a
Group. A group of monks and sub division of congregation
Gaccha
Sub group. Sub division of Ga a.
Keval
Omniscient
Kaly aka
Auspicious event in the life of a ford maker (five in number namely conception, birth, renunciation / initiation, omniscience and liberation)
Lok ntika deva
A type of celestial beings who will attain liberation after one more birth, i.e. whose worldly existence is almost at the end
Mok a
Salvation / liberation; Pure soul without any material karmas and body
Nirva
Liberation / salvation; Attainment of bliss
Prvas
Fourteen in numbers; Canons prior to Lord Mahavira; Contained in the 12th limb as well.
r vaka
Votary (male); Believer and practitioner of Jain ethical-spiritual code; Householder / laity are other synonyms used.