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Overview of all Jainism concepts:
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Sacrificial offering refers to: Items held by the goddesses that are to be thrown out simultaneously... The gifts made to deities as part of the sacrifice rituals, which Bala critiques through his teachings.
Sacrificial offering refers to: Items held by the goddesses that are to be thrown out simultaneously... The gifts made to deities as part of the sacrifice rituals, which Bala critiques through his teachings.
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Eternal bliss refers to: The ultimate goal of existence being advocated by the Master, associated with the practice of mendicancy... A state of infinite joy and peace that one can attain through the knowledge of the true nature of substances, as elaborated in the writings of Acarya Pujyapada.
Eternal bliss refers to: The ultimate goal of existence being advocated by the Master, associated with the practice of mendicancy... A state of infinite joy and peace that one can attain through the knowledge of the true nature of substances, as elaborated in the writings of Acarya Pujyapada.
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Four Vows refers to: The initial religious commitments that Kalasavesiya-putra had before he sought to adopt the Five Vows... The previous religious framework of Gangeya before he aspired to adopt the Five Vows from Mahavira.
Four Vows refers to: The initial religious commitments that Kalasavesiya-putra had before he sought to adopt the Five Vows... The previous religious framework of Gangeya before he aspired to adopt the Five Vows from Mahavira.
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Wandering about refers to: The act of moving freely and without attachment, often used to describe the lifestyle of an ascetic monk... Traveling without a fixed destination, symbolizing a monk's journey for spiritual enlightenment.
Wandering about refers to: The act of moving freely and without attachment, often used to describe the lifestyle of an ascetic monk... Traveling without a fixed destination, symbolizing a monk's journey for spiritual enlightenment.
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Sacred knowledge refers to: Refers to the teachings that are viewed as holy and transformative for those who understand them... Divine wisdom attained through spiritual practice and ethical living, sought by Balashri.
Sacred knowledge refers to: Refers to the teachings that are viewed as holy and transformative for those who understand them... Divine wisdom attained through spiritual practice and ethical living, sought by Balashri.
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Secluded place refers to: A location where the ascetic practices his fasting and meditation away from public view, highlighting his commitment to spirituality... Where King Shilayudha took Rishidatta to enjoy her, highlighting the intimate encounter between them.
Secluded place refers to: A location where the ascetic practices his fasting and meditation away from public view, highlighting his commitment to spirituality... Where King Shilayudha took Rishidatta to enjoy her, highlighting the intimate encounter between them.
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Pure food refers to: Food that is clean and free from harmful intentions, which one should consume without attachment or emotional influence... Food that is considered clean and spiritually acceptable, which Bala accepted from the wood-gatherers as part of his practices.
Pure food refers to: Food that is clean and free from harmful intentions, which one should consume without attachment or emotional influence... Food that is considered clean and spiritually acceptable, which Bala accepted from the wood-gatherers as part of his practices.
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Religious duties refers to: The practices and obligations that individuals undertake in accordance with their faith, which may include rituals and moral practices... Obligations and practices related to Dharma that Mahapadma discharged as part of his role.
Religious duties refers to: The practices and obligations that individuals undertake in accordance with their faith, which may include rituals and moral practices... Obligations and practices related to Dharma that Mahapadma discharged as part of his role.
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Next birth refers to: The continuation of existence in a new form after death, influenced by one's actions and karmas in previous lives... Refers to the belief in reincarnation, suggesting that one's actions in this life influence their status or wealth in future lives.
Next birth refers to: The continuation of existence in a new form after death, influenced by one's actions and karmas in previous lives... Refers to the belief in reincarnation, suggesting that one's actions in this life influence their status or wealth in future lives.
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Heretical doctrine refers to: A belief held by Prasannacandra that was deemed unworthy by Durmukha... Beliefs that are in opposition to the established teachings of a particular religion.
Heretical doctrine refers to: A belief held by Prasannacandra that was deemed unworthy by Durmukha... Beliefs that are in opposition to the established teachings of a particular religion.
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Pious man refers to: An individual who practices faith and adheres to moral conduct, regardless of their lifestyle choices... A virtuous individual who guides others away from suffering.
Pious man refers to: An individual who practices faith and adheres to moral conduct, regardless of their lifestyle choices... A virtuous individual who guides others away from suffering.
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Venerable One refers to: Referring to Mahavira, the monk who embodies patience and enlightenment amidst suffering... Refers to the great Hero, characterized by his commitment to meditation and his ability to persevere through various hardships.
Venerable One refers to: Referring to Mahavira, the monk who embodies patience and enlightenment amidst suffering... Refers to the great Hero, characterized by his commitment to meditation and his ability to persevere through various hardships.
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Prakrit language refers to: The language in which the original Bhagavati Sutra was written, critical for understanding the scripture... A category of languages that contributed to the formation of Ardha-Magadhi through its admixture with Magadhi.
Prakrit language refers to: The language in which the original Bhagavati Sutra was written, critical for understanding the scripture... A category of languages that contributed to the formation of Ardha-Magadhi through its admixture with Magadhi.
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Dikkumara refers to: Refers to the group led by Amita and Amitavahana, suggesting continuity or leaders in this sector... A group of gods dominated by Amitagati and others.
Dikkumara refers to: Refers to the group led by Amita and Amitavahana, suggesting continuity or leaders in this sector... A group of gods dominated by Amitagati and others.
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Ajivika refers to: Groups known for their unique doctrines, often observed as heretical by orthodox standards... Making known one's lineage or past to the layman, aiming to influence the decision to give alms.
Ajivika refers to: Groups known for their unique doctrines, often observed as heretical by orthodox standards... Making known one's lineage or past to the layman, aiming to influence the decision to give alms.
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Jiva refers to: A vital principle or life force that descended into King Vasundhara's womb... A feminine noun meaning bowstring; signifies components of traditional weaponry.
Jiva refers to: A vital principle or life force that descended into King Vasundhara's womb... A feminine noun meaning bowstring; signifies components of traditional weaponry.
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Kashaya refers to: Passions or strong emotional states that can influence one's actions and karmas... Afflictive states or passions that can hinder spiritual development, relevant in the higher stages.
Kashaya refers to: Passions or strong emotional states that can influence one's actions and karmas... Afflictive states or passions that can hinder spiritual development, relevant in the higher stages.
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Transgression refers to: Actions or behaviors that violate the established vows and ethical practices... Actions that involve violations or mistakes in spiritual practice, affected by the presence of vision-deluding karmans.
Transgression refers to: Actions or behaviors that violate the established vows and ethical practices... Actions that involve violations or mistakes in spiritual practice, affected by the presence of vision-deluding karmans.
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Gandharva refers to: Celestial musicians and entertainers, who played significant roles in the festivities surrounding Sanatkumara... A type of peripatetic deva recognized for its distinct role among the subclasses.
Gandharva refers to: Celestial musicians and entertainers, who played significant roles in the festivities surrounding Sanatkumara... A type of peripatetic deva recognized for its distinct role among the subclasses.
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Mithyadrishti refers to: Wrong belief, considered a serious obstacle on the path to spiritual enlightenment, marking the rise of false perceptions... The term for a wrong-believer who perceives the world incorrectly, associated with the maximum duration of karmic bondage.
Mithyadrishti refers to: Wrong belief, considered a serious obstacle on the path to spiritual enlightenment, marking the rise of false perceptions... The term for a wrong-believer who perceives the world incorrectly, associated with the maximum duration of karmic bondage.
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Attachment refers to: The fifth vow which advises against forming emotional bonds to material possessions or beings... A strong emotional connection to objects or ideas that can lead to distorted perception.
Attachment refers to: The fifth vow which advises against forming emotional bonds to material possessions or beings... A strong emotional connection to objects or ideas that can lead to distorted perception.
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Chastity refers to: A moral standard referring to the practice of remaining pure in relationships and sexual conduct... A quality valued in Sulasa, symbolizing her purity and dedication, which remains central to her identity.
Chastity refers to: A moral standard referring to the practice of remaining pure in relationships and sexual conduct... A quality valued in Sulasa, symbolizing her purity and dedication, which remains central to her identity.
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Time refers to: A crucial concept in the text, possibly linked to the flow of experiences or philosophical reflections on temporality... The temporal factors which play a crucial role in determining the results of karmas.
Time refers to: A crucial concept in the text, possibly linked to the flow of experiences or philosophical reflections on temporality... The temporal factors which play a crucial role in determining the results of karmas.
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Tapa refers to: Practicing austerities in line with one’s abilities, representing voluntary affliction of the body... Agony; the feeling of distress owing to disgrace.
Tapa refers to: Practicing austerities in line with one’s abilities, representing voluntary affliction of the body... Agony; the feeling of distress owing to disgrace.
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Tamahprabha refers to: The name of the sixth hell, representing a dark or shadowy aspect of the afterlife... A designated hell known for its specific dimensional attributes, included among the seven evil realms.
Tamahprabha refers to: The name of the sixth hell, representing a dark or shadowy aspect of the afterlife... A designated hell known for its specific dimensional attributes, included among the seven evil realms.
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Alms-bowl refers to: A container used by a monk or a nun to collect food or donations from householders, which must be carefully examined and maintained to avoid impurities... A bowl used by monks or nuns to collect food or donations from others.
Alms-bowl refers to: A container used by a monk or a nun to collect food or donations from householders, which must be carefully examined and maintained to avoid impurities... A bowl used by monks or nuns to collect food or donations from others.
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Samanika refers to: A category of gods considered to be nearly equal to the Indras in status and powers... A class of gods that are similar to Indras but lack the authority of Indraship.
Samanika refers to: A category of gods considered to be nearly equal to the Indras in status and powers... A class of gods that are similar to Indras but lack the authority of Indraship.
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Hell refers to: The regions within each of the seven earths where inhabitants experience punishment for bad karma... The fate that befalls King Vasu as a result of his dishonesty, illustrating the belief in divine punishment for falsehood.
Hell refers to: The regions within each of the seven earths where inhabitants experience punishment for bad karma... The fate that befalls King Vasu as a result of his dishonesty, illustrating the belief in divine punishment for falsehood.
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Four states of existence refers to: The categories of being which include the infernal being, human, plant and animal, and celestial-being... Classifications of life that depend on the merit and demerit of beings, leading to different types of existence.
Four states of existence refers to: The categories of being which include the infernal being, human, plant and animal, and celestial-being... Classifications of life that depend on the merit and demerit of beings, leading to different types of existence.
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Past present and future refers to: The temporal dimensions recognized by omniscience through the various modes of substances... The temporal framework for understanding how bondage can be experienced across different lifetimes, shaping the nature of karmic consequences.
Past present and future refers to: The temporal dimensions recognized by omniscience through the various modes of substances... The temporal framework for understanding how bondage can be experienced across different lifetimes, shaping the nature of karmic consequences.
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Control of senses refers to: Refers to the ability to manage the five senses, which is one of the qualities attributed to Acaryas... The ability to manage and restrain one's desires and impulses, which is often touted as crucial for a fulfilled spiritual life.
Control of senses refers to: Refers to the ability to manage the five senses, which is one of the qualities attributed to Acaryas... The ability to manage and restrain one's desires and impulses, which is often touted as crucial for a fulfilled spiritual life.
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Dharma and Adharma refers to: The concepts of righteousness and unrighteousness, or moral law versus immoral actions... Concepts co-extensive with the world, representing lawfulness (Dharma) and lawlessness or moral decay (Adharma).
Dharma and Adharma refers to: The concepts of righteousness and unrighteousness, or moral law versus immoral actions... Concepts co-extensive with the world, representing lawfulness (Dharma) and lawlessness or moral decay (Adharma).
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Expiation of sin refers to: The act of acknowledging and confessing one's misdeeds as a form of purification... The belief that certain actions are taken to atone for wrongdoings or to seek redemption.
Expiation of sin refers to: The act of acknowledging and confessing one's misdeeds as a form of purification... The belief that certain actions are taken to atone for wrongdoings or to seek redemption.
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Merit and demerit refers to: Two opposing concepts where merit refers to actions that contribute positively to one's spiritual development, while demerit pertains to actions that lead to negative karmic consequences... Merit leads to higher celestial states, while demerit can cause a being to fall into lower worlds; both concepts are deeply tied to the karmabhumi.
Merit and demerit refers to: Two opposing concepts where merit refers to actions that contribute positively to one's spiritual development, while demerit pertains to actions that lead to negative karmic consequences... Merit leads to higher celestial states, while demerit can cause a being to fall into lower worlds; both concepts are deeply tied to the karmabhumi.
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Observing the vow refers to: The practice of adhering to personal commitments or ethical guidelines... The commitment of king Padmottara to uphold spiritual commitments without breaking them during his mendicant life.
Observing the vow refers to: The practice of adhering to personal commitments or ethical guidelines... The commitment of king Padmottara to uphold spiritual commitments without breaking them during his mendicant life.
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North and south refers to: Directional references that describe the orientation of the Ishvakara Mountains within Dhatakikhanda... Two other primary cardinal directions relevant to the blowing of winds.
North and south refers to: Directional references that describe the orientation of the Ishvakara Mountains within Dhatakikhanda... Two other primary cardinal directions relevant to the blowing of winds.
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Killing living beings refers to: The act of harming or taking the life of any creature, which is forbidden for those seeking enlightenment... An act that leads to increased iniquity and suffering for the perpetrator.
Killing living beings refers to: The act of harming or taking the life of any creature, which is forbidden for those seeking enlightenment... An act that leads to increased iniquity and suffering for the perpetrator.
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Good and bad refers to: The basic moral categories that underpin ethical philosophy and guide actions in life... Concepts that are investigated by the mind, fundamental to the functioning of the term ‘samjni�.
Good and bad refers to: The basic moral categories that underpin ethical philosophy and guide actions in life... Concepts that are investigated by the mind, fundamental to the functioning of the term ‘samjni�.
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Bhavya soul refers to: Refers to benevolent or auspicious souls in the narrative that are enlightened by the teachings of the Lord... Virtuous beings who are regarded as capable of achieving liberation according to the teachings provided in the Tattvarthasutra.
Bhavya soul refers to: Refers to benevolent or auspicious souls in the narrative that are enlightened by the teachings of the Lord... Virtuous beings who are regarded as capable of achieving liberation according to the teachings provided in the Tattvarthasutra.
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Medical treatment refers to: The healing care that a monk might seek in times of illness, which he should instead prioritize the welfare of his soul over... The care and management of diseases or injuries, which the Venerable One did not seek.
Medical treatment refers to: The healing care that a monk might seek in times of illness, which he should instead prioritize the welfare of his soul over... The care and management of diseases or injuries, which the Venerable One did not seek.
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Bad action refers to: Misdeeds that lead one to associate with negative influences... Actions identified in the text as negative, particularly those not involving bowing to the Teacher of the World.
Bad action refers to: Misdeeds that lead one to associate with negative influences... Actions identified in the text as negative, particularly those not involving bowing to the Teacher of the World.
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Worldly attachment refers to: A condition that the Master is free from, which is reiterated throughout the text, contrasting with the worldly desires of Nami and Vinami... Emotional or material connections to the things and beings in the world which may lead to suffering or distraction.
Worldly attachment refers to: A condition that the Master is free from, which is reiterated throughout the text, contrasting with the worldly desires of Nami and Vinami... Emotional or material connections to the things and beings in the world which may lead to suffering or distraction.
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Great One refers to: Individuals such as fathers, teachers, or preceptors who are equal to the indra in life duration and enjoyment, but not in authority or splendour... Sages and enlightened beings whose paths serve as models for others aspiring towards spiritual enlightenment.
Great One refers to: Individuals such as fathers, teachers, or preceptors who are equal to the indra in life duration and enjoyment, but not in authority or splendour... Sages and enlightened beings whose paths serve as models for others aspiring towards spiritual enlightenment.
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Superior knowledge refers to: Refers to deep understanding and learning, particularly gained through the study of scriptures, suggesting wisdom and enlightenment... An advanced level of understanding that transcends basic knowledge, signifying a deeper grasp of spiritual concepts.
Superior knowledge refers to: Refers to deep understanding and learning, particularly gained through the study of scriptures, suggesting wisdom and enlightenment... An advanced level of understanding that transcends basic knowledge, signifying a deeper grasp of spiritual concepts.
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Mendicant's life refers to: A lifestyle of a monk characterized by the practice of austerities and reliance on alms, involving significant personal sacrifice... A lifestyle of a monk who depends on begging for sustenance, associated with asceticism.
Mendicant's life refers to: A lifestyle of a monk characterized by the practice of austerities and reliance on alms, involving significant personal sacrifice... A lifestyle of a monk who depends on begging for sustenance, associated with asceticism.
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Long life refers to: An aspiration for longevity, depicted as a reward for spiritual dedication and vow adherence... An extended lifespan, which can provide more opportunities for spiritual practice and pursuit of enlightenment.
Long life refers to: An aspiration for longevity, depicted as a reward for spiritual dedication and vow adherence... An extended lifespan, which can provide more opportunities for spiritual practice and pursuit of enlightenment.
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Auspicious name refers to: Favorable or fortunate names given to the continents and oceans in the Middle World... Various names given to the isles and seas, signifying their positive and beneficial attributes.
Auspicious name refers to: Favorable or fortunate names given to the continents and oceans in the Middle World... Various names given to the isles and seas, signifying their positive and beneficial attributes.
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Spiritual truth refers to: The ultimate realizations and understandings that guide the ascetic on their path to enlightenment and liberation... The teachings of the Revered One regarding the importance of understanding and respecting water-lives.
Spiritual truth refers to: The ultimate realizations and understandings that guide the ascetic on their path to enlightenment and liberation... The teachings of the Revered One regarding the importance of understanding and respecting water-lives.
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Spiritual path refers to: The journey towards liberation characterized by uniformity despite individual variations in experience... The journey that individuals like Jamali aspire to undertake, in pursuit of liberation and ultimate truth.
Spiritual path refers to: The journey towards liberation characterized by uniformity despite individual variations in experience... The journey that individuals like Jamali aspire to undertake, in pursuit of liberation and ultimate truth.
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Great haste refers to: A hurried manner of approaching or acting, which is discouraged for monks and nuns in this context... A manner of walking that is characterized by rush and lack of care, often associated with arrogance and fierce behavior.
Great haste refers to: A hurried manner of approaching or acting, which is discouraged for monks and nuns in this context... A manner of walking that is characterized by rush and lack of care, often associated with arrogance and fierce behavior.