Agrahita, Agrahīta: 1 definition
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Agrahita 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)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmasAgrahīta (अग्रहीत) refers to “wrong belief derived from teachings” and represents one of the two types of mithyādarśana (wrong belief): one of the five causes of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 8.2.—What is meant by natural wrong belief (agrahīta)? The manifestation of disbelief in the true nature of reality caused without the teachings from others but by the rise of the wrong belief karmas (which are associated with the soul from the beginning-less time) and is of the nature of wrong perception of the nature of soul is the natural wrong belief.
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.
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Ends with: Arasagrahita, Dantagrahita, Pallavagrahita, Pradakshinagrahita, Rasagrahita, Tivragrahita.
Full-text: Mithyadarshana.
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