Angabahira, Anga-bahira, Angabāhira, Aṅgabāhira: 2 definitions
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Angabahira 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: JAINpedia: JainismAngabāhira (अन्गबाहिर) in Prakrit (Aṅgabāhira in Sanskrit) refers to that “what is outside the Aṅgas” and represents an example of Suyanāṇa (Śrutajñāna) or “scriptural knowledge” (knowledge from what is heard) which represents one of the five types of knowledge, as explained in the Nandīsūtra.
Source: Jainworld: Jain HistoryAṅgabāhira (अङ्गबाहिर) represents one of the two divisions of canonical texts in Digambara Jainism (the other being Aṅgapaiṭṭha).—The Aṅgabāhira group include the following:—
- Sāmāiya,
- Cauvīsattho,
- Vaṅdaṇā,
- Paḍikkmaṇa,
- Veṇaiya,
- Kidiyamma,
- Dasaveyāliya,
- Uttarajjhayaṇa,
- Kappavavaharo,
- Kappākappiya,
- Mahākappiya,
- Puṇḍarīya,
- Mahāpuṇḍarīya,
- Ṇisīhiya.
The Digambaras believe that the texts of both the groups are not extant now except some portion of Dīṭṭhivāya, the twelfth Aṅga.
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: Bahira, Anga.
Full-text: Angapaittha, Anga.
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