Digambar
Sky-clad, Naked
dih-gahm-bardɪˈɡaːmbər
Meaning & Origin
A name for those who have renounced worldly possessions and live a life devoted to spiritual pursuits. In Hindu mythology, Digambar is another name for Lord Vishnu, who is depicted as naked, symbolizing his freedom from material desires.
Spiritual meaning
A symbol of detachment and devotion to spiritual growth.
Language details
दिगाम्बर
सर्वत्र अङ्गे वसते जीव
दिगाम्बर
सर्वत्र वसता हुआ
திகாம்பர்
சர்வத்தில் உங்கள் விழுந்தாள்
దిగామ్బర్
చౌదేశ్వరిపోయినదేశ
Digambar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Sky-clad, Naked
Digambar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Sky-clad, Naked
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
dih-gahm-bar
dɪˈɡaːmbər
Lucky number
1
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
2
Lucky stone
Pearl
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The term "Digambar" is derived from two Sanskrit words - "Dig" meaning "Sky" and "Ambar" meaning "Clothed." The name holds a significant place in Jainism, a major religion in the Indian subcontinent, where 'Digambaras' comprise a major sect. The name reflects the ascetic traditions of this group who have renounced worldly possessions and chosen to live a life devoted to their beliefs and spiritual growth.
In Hindu and Jain traditions, the name "Digambar" holds a profound spiritual significance. The name symbolizes achieving a state of spiritual liberation (Moksha), and being free from the shackles of material attachments in this life. This freedom is symbolized by being 'clothed' in the sky, indicating one's detachment from the physical world. In various spiritual texts, Digambar represents a state of enlightenment and self-realization, which a devotee strives to achieve through constant spiritual practice and meditation.
Historical references
The Digambara monks are the 'sky-clad' or naked Jain monks, who believe that the ultimate salvation comes from a complete renunciation of all worldly desires and possessions including clothes. This sect was founded by Bhagavan Mahavira in the 6th century BCE, around the same time as the Shvetambara sect.
6th century BCE
The Digambara monks follow a more severe ascetic path than the Shvetambaras. They are called Digambaras or 'sky-clad' because they go about naked, symbolizing the complete abandonment of material existence. This sect flourished in India from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE, and had a significant impact on Jainism in medieval India.
6th to 12th centuries CE
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