Manahstambha, ²Ñ²¹²Ô²¹á¸¥s³Ù²¹³¾²ú³ó²¹: 1 definition
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Manahstambha 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)
: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections²Ñ²¹²Ô²¹á¸¥s³Ù²¹³¾²ú³ó²¹ (मनःसà¥à¤¤à¤®à¥à¤�) refers to the “post of the mindâ€�, according to the 11th century JñÄnÄrṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Åšubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Further, for the complete attainment of the desire for liberation, non-attachment, restraint and tranquillity, those [twelve reflections] are tied to the post of the mind (³¾²¹²Ô²¹á¸¥s³Ù²¹³¾²ú³ó²¹) by mendicants desiring liberationâ€�.

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: Stambha, Manas.
Starts with: Manahstambhana, Manahstambhana, Manahstambhanakarini, Manahstambhanarasa.
Full-text: Stambha.
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