Digvirati, Dish-virati: 5 definitions
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Digvirati means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraDigvirati (दिग्विरति) refers to a “limit is set in the ten directions” as mentioned in chapter 1.3 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, as mentioned in Ṛṣabha’s sermon:—
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five Vows“[...] mokṣa is attained by those who practice unceasingly the brilliant triad of knowledge, faith, and conduct. [...] When a limit is set in the ten directions that can not be crossed, that is called digvirati, the first guṇavrata. The measure of objects of momentary and repeated use is the second guṇavrata, in which the number of objects of momentary and repeated use is made according to ability. [...]”.
Digvirati (दिग्विरति) refers to “abstaining from activity with regard to direction” and is one of the three guṇavrata (enhancing vows) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.21.—What is meant by the vow to abstain from activity with regard to direction (dig-virati)? The directions are east west etc (eight corners of the compass plus up and down for a total of ten). Taking a resolve, for the whole life, not to go or participate in any activities beyond set limits in these directions fixing limits with well known rivers / mountains /landmarks is the vow to abstain from activity with regard to direction. However the limits of activity do not apply for religious activities.
According to the Tattvārthasūtra 7.30, what are the five transgressions of the ‘vow of the directional limits’ (digvirati)? Exceeding the limits for movement set in the directions namely upwards (ūrdhva), downwards (adhas) and horizontally (tiryañc), enlarging the boundaries in the accepted directions (kṣetravṛddhi) and forgetting the boundaries set (smṛtyantardhāna) are the five transgressions of the vow of directional limit.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDigvirati (दिग्विरति):—[=dig-virati] [from dig > diś] f. the not passing beyond boundaries in any direction, [Jaina literature]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dish, Dig, Virati.
Full-text: Digvrata, Gunavrata, Shilavrata, Adhas, Kshetravriddhi, Urdhva, Tiryanc, Smrityantardhana, Urdhvavyatikrama, Adhovyatikrama, Tiryagvyatikrama.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Digvirati, Dish-virati, Dig-virati, Diś-virati, Dis-virati; (plurals include: Digviratis, viratis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.21 - Supplementary vows of the householder with minor-vows < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Verse 7.24 - The transgressions for the vows and the supplementary vows < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Verse 7.30 - The transgressions of Digvirati-vrata (direction-limiting vow) < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 2.5 - Subsidiary Restraints < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 14: Ṛṣabha’s sermon < [Chapter III]
Sutrakritanga (English translation) (by Hermann Jacobi)
Lecture 7: Nalanda < [Book 2]