Wiki90

 Wiki90.com

Wiki90: 90s Style Encyclopedia on the Web

Dive into Wiki90, the online encyclopedia that captures the spirit of the '90s. With a design reminiscent of the early days of the Internet and a rich repository of knowledge, Wiki90 is your portal to nostalgia and learning. Discover and relive iconic moments from an unforgettable era online!

Prabhācandra

Nowadays, Prabhācandra is a topic that has captured the attention of people all over the world. From its impact on society to its relevance in popular culture, Prabhācandra has proven to be a topic worthy of exploration and discussion. With a vast reach and significant influence, it is no surprise that Prabhācandra is the center of attention in numerous debates and conversations. In this article, we will explore the importance of Prabhācandra and how it has shaped our world in ways we may not even realize. From its rich history to its future implications, there is no doubt that Prabhācandra will continue to be a topic of interest for many in the near future.

Acharya
Prabhācandra
Personal
Born11th century CE
Died11th century CE
ReligionJainism
SectDigambara
Part of a series on
Jainism
Philosophy
Ethics
Ethics of Jainism
Mahavratas (major vows)
Anuvratas (further vows)
Jain prayers
Major figures
Major sects
Schools and Branches
Jain literature
Festivals
Pilgrimages
Tirth
Other

Prabhācandra (c. 11th century CE) was a Digambara monk,grammarian,biographer, philosopher and author of several philosophical books on Jainism.

Life

Prabhachandra was a Digambara monk who flourished in 11th century CE. He denied the possibility of any genuine intensity of action, whether good or bad, on the part of women.

According to him, Kumarapala converted to Jainism and started worshipping Ajitanatha after conquering Ajmer.

Works

  • Nyāyakumudacandra : A commentary on Akalanka's work Laghīyastraya.
  • Prameyakamalamārtaṇḍa : A commentary on Manikyanandi's work Pariksamukha.
  • Tattvārtha-vṛtti-pada-vivaraṇa : A commentary on Pūjyapāda’s work Sarvārtha-siddhi.
  • Śabdāmbhoja-bhāskara-vṛtti : A commentary on Pūjyapāda’s work Jainendra-Vyākaraṇa.
  • Pravacanasāra-saroja-bhāskara : A commentary on Āchārya Kundakunda’s Pravachanasara. It was translated in Hindi by Muni Pranamyasagar
  • Śākatāyana-nyāsa.
  • Prabhavaka Charita (IAST: Prabhavakacarita): Biographies of Jain monks

Notes

  1. ^ a b Dundas 2002, p. 57.
  2. ^ a b c Soni 2013, p. 1.
  3. ^ a b c Dixit 2013, p. 102.
  4. ^ Cort 1998, p. 97.
  5. ^ a b c d Soni 2013, p. 7.
  6. ^ Mitra, A., Sheshadri, K. G., & Jash, A. (2014). Duli Chand Jain. Jain Journal, 2013(2014).
  7. ^ Jayant P. Thaker 1970, p. 19.

References

  • Cort, John E., ed. (1998), Open Boundaries: Jain Communities and Cultures in Indian History, SUNY Press, ISBN 0-7914-3785-X
  • Soni, Jayandra (2013), "Prabhācandra's Status In The History Of Jaina Philosophy" (PDF), International Journal of Jaina Studies, 9 (8): 1–13, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016, retrieved 16 November 2013
  • Dundas, Paul (2002) , The Jains (Second ed.), Routledge, ISBN 0-415-26605-X
  • Dixit, K. K. (2013) , Jaina Ontology, Ahmedabad: L. D. Institute of Indology
  • Jayant P. Thaker, ed. (1970). Laghu-Prabandha-Saṅgraha. Oriental Institute. OCLC 20655908.
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia