Dharmopagraha, Dharma-upagraha: 1 definition
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Dharmopagraha 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraDharmopagraha (啶оぐ啷嵿ぎ啷嬥お啶椸啶班す) or 顿丑补谤尘辞辫补驳谤补丑补诲腻苍补 refers to 鈥�(the gift of) supporting dharma鈥� and represents one of the three types of 诲腻苍补 (liberality), according to chapter 1.1 [腻诲墨艣惫补谤补-肠补谤颈迟谤补] of Hemacandra鈥檚 11th century Tri峁峁ａ弓i艣al膩k膩puru峁caritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, in the sermon of S奴ri Dharmagho峁:鈥斺�淸...] the gift of supporting dharma (dharmopagraha-诲腻苍补) is five-fold: purity of giver, receiver, gift, time, and thought. [... ] Dharma cannot exist without the body, nor the body without food, etc. Therefore the gift of support to dharma should be practiced constantly. Food, drink, etc., to suitable persons by way of support to dharma make continuation of the order and obtain emancipation鈥�.
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, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Upagraha, Dharma, Dharma, Dharma, Dhamma.
Starts with: Dharmopagrahadana.
Full-text: Dharmopagrahadana.
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