Significance of Cause of pain
The Cause of pain in Jainism pertains to underlying factors such as passions, desires, actions that inflict suffering, and non-dharma, which wise individuals should avoid. Conversely, in Yoga, it refers to the origin of pain triggering aversion, the avoidable reasons linked to the connection between the seer and the seen, and ignorance. Both philosophies emphasize the significance of understanding these causes to mitigate suffering and enhance awareness in order to achieve a more harmonious existence.
Synonyms: Source of discomfort, Reason for suffering, Root of suffering
In Spanish: Causa del dolor; In Finnish: Kivun syy
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Hindu concept of 'Cause of pain'
In Hinduism, the Cause of pain stems from the relationship between the seer and the seen, resulting in aversion and suffering linked to ignorance. It highlights avoidable pain due to the connection between the knower and the knowable.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The origin or source of the feeling of pain that triggers aversion or negative emotional responses.[1] (2) The conjunction of the knower and knowable acts as a cause of the avoidable pain experienced by the Purusha.[2]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) The underlying reasons or factors that contribute to the emergence of pain, often linked to ignorance.[3]
Jain concept of 'Cause of pain'
In Jainism, the Cause of pain encompasses factors leading to suffering linked to non-dharma, passions, desires, and actions by beings, particularly the asura, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in avoiding these detrimental influences.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) The underlying reasons or factors that lead to suffering, specifically attributed to the passions and desires.[4] (2) Factors in life that lead to suffering, attributed to non-dharma, and which a wise person should avoid.[5]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Refers to any factors or actions that result in the infliction of suffering upon beings, particularly involving the asura.[6]