Anarthagriha, ´¡²Ô²¹°ù³Ù³ó²¹²µá¹›h²¹, Anartha-griha: 1 definition
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Anarthagriha means something in Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term ´¡²Ô²¹°ù³Ù³ó²¹²µá¹›h²¹ can be transliterated into English as Anarthagrha or Anarthagriha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections´¡²Ô²¹°ù³Ù³ó²¹²µá¹›h²¹ (अनरà¥à¤¥à¤—ृह) refers to a “worthless abodeâ€�, according to the 11th century JñÄnÄrṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Åšubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Having taken hold of this body in this life, suffering is endured by you. Hence, that [body] is certainly a completely worthless abode [com.â€�²õ²¹°ù±¹²¹-²¹²Ô²¹°ù³Ù³ó²¹²µá¹›h²¹] . Whatever difficulties arise from life, they are each endured here by the embodied soul, only having taken hold of the body powerfullyâ€�.
Synonyms: Anarthamandira.

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Griha, Anartha.
Full-text: Anarthamandira.
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