G

G

Word Meaning
Gaccha A chapter of monks
Gajanimilika Closing of eyes like
an elephant
Gamdha Smell.
Gamika (Sruta) Scriptures
containing repetitions
Gana A residence unit for
monks
Ganadhara Direct disciple of
the Tirthankaras Supporters of the order, i.e., the first mendicant
disciples of a Tirthankara
Gandha Smell
Gandharva Celestial musician
Gani-pidaga Basket of the
ganadharas, i.e., the canon ofthe Jainas
Ganin Leader of the order
Garbha Conception
Garhapatya-agni One of the sacred fires of the Hindu srauta ritual
Gati Birth; destiny
Condition of existence.
Condition
Gau Cow (animal) or the
action of going
Ghana-ambu Humid air
Ghana-vata Dense air
Ghatanama Name of pitcher
Ghatikarman Destructive karmans
Ghatiya Destructive
Karmas that have a vitiating effect upon the qualities of the soul
Ghoratavassi One who practices severe austerities
Gorji A term used for yati
Gotra Exogamous groups
Family-determining.
Gotra-karma Karmas that
determine environmental circumstances
Grahana Cognition
Grahya Cognitum
Granthi Knot
Gumma A chapter of monks
Guna Attribute
Quality
Guna (Kalpana) Quality
Guna sthana Fourth spiritual
stage.
Guna vratas Special vows
relating to the limitation and determination of his daily work, food and
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Guna-adhikshu The path of
liberation.
Guna-sabda Word indicating
quality
Gunasthana The fourteen stages of purification
Gunavratas Restraints that reinforce the practice of the anuvratas
Guni-desa (Kaladigata) Territory of object
Gupti Preservation
Restraint
Guru Heavy
Spiritual teacher
Guru-mudhata False beliefs
pertaining to teachers
Guru-upasti Listening to and venerating teachers