Bhavanikshepa, Bhāvanikṣepa, Bhava-nikshepa: 1 definition
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Bhavanikshepa 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.
The Sanskrit term Bhāvanikṣepa can be transliterated into English as Bhavaniksepa or Bhavanikshepa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraBhāvanikṣepa (भावनिक्षेप, “mode presentation”) refers to one of the four nikṣepa (gateways of investigations by installing/ presenting / positionig).—What is meant by mode / actuality presentation (bhāva-nikṣepa)? To represent an object as it is in the present state is called mode-representation.
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: Nikshepa, Bhava.
Full-text: Nikshepa.
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