Kauśikīpūrvaka Vidyadharas
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The Kauśikīpūrvaka Vidyadharas are a specific group of supernatural beings associated with the power of Kauśikī in Jainism. According to the Jain text Trishashtishalakapurushacaritra by Hemachandra, these beings possess magical abilities. They will instantly lose their magical abilities if they disrespect Jain teachers (Jinas), harm ascetics, or commit severe crimes.
Relationships
- serves
- Kauśikī
Sources
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Source passages
“this power is associated with a specific group of supernatural beings known as the Kauśikīpūrvaka Vidyadharas. The text states that these beings will instantly lose their magical abilities if they disrespect Jain teachers”
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