Significance of Mithyadrishti
Mithyadrishti, in Jainism, refers to a wrong view or belief that leads to a distorted perception of reality, resulting in significant karmic bondage and spiritual misunderstanding. It encompasses the idea of false beliefs which obstruct individuals on their path to enlightenment. In Mahayana Buddhism, Mithyadrishti similarly describes misconceptions about time, self, and existence, contributing to ignorance. Both traditions emphasize that overcoming Mithyadrishti is essential for achieving spiritual clarity and correcting erroneous perspectives that lead to negative karmic consequences.
In Dutch: Mithyadrishti; In Finnish: Mithyadrishti; In Spanish: Mitiadrishti
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Buddhist concept of 'Mithyadrishti'
Mithyadrishti in Buddhism denotes wrong views detrimental to understanding reality and self. It encompasses misconceptions leading to negative karma, which are alleviated through insights from prajnaparamita and awareness of ignorance, including misunderstandings of time.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Wrong views or misconceptions that can arise from misunderstanding the nature of time.[1] (2) A term that translates to 'wrong view,' which contributes to negative karmic outcomes.[2] (3) The erroneous perspective that is corrected through insights gained from understanding prajnaparamita.[3] (4) False views that contribute to the misunderstanding of self and existence, linked to satkayadrishti and other forms of ignorance.[4] (5) Wrong views that the yogin destroys through the understanding of the first three notions.[5]
Jain concept of 'Mithyadrishti'
Mithyadrishti in Jainism signifies a false perspective leading to incorrect beliefs about reality, resulting in karmic bondage and hindering spiritual enlightenment. It represents a critical stage of misunderstanding that fuels passions and obstructs true knowledge.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) A stage of spiritual misunderstanding characterized by wrong belief, leading to the influx of samparayika karmas in individuals with passions.[6] (2) The perspective associated with false belief or misunderstanding.[7] (3) The term for a wrong-believer who perceives the world incorrectly, associated with the maximum duration of karmic bondage.[8]
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Wrong belief, considered a serious obstacle on the path to spiritual enlightenment, marking the rise of false perceptions.[9]