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Gaccha: A
chapter of monks
Gandha: Smell.
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;Chief acharya monk who possesses four types of
knowledges and composes scriptures from the preachings of omniscient Tirthankara
Gandharva: Celestial musician
Ganin: Leader of the order
Garbha: Conception
Gati: Birth; destiny;
condition of existence ;Condition.
Gau: Cow (animal) or the action of going
Ghati-karma: Destructive karmas
Ghora-tapasvi: One who practices severe austerities
Gnana: Knowledge.
Gotra: Exogamous groups;
Family-determining.
Gotra-karma: Karmas that determine environmental circumstances.
Guna: Attribute;
Quality
Guna-sthana: Fourth spiritual stage.
Guna-vratas: Special vows relating to the limitation and
determination of his daily work, food and enjoyment.
Guna-sabda: Word indicating quality
Gunavratas: Restraints that reinforce the practice of the anuvratas
Guru:
Spiritual teacher; Preceptor monk.