In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra

Sarvāvadhi (सर्वावधि) is a category of clairvoyance knowledge (avadhi-jñāna). Avadhi refers to one of the five types of knowledge (jñāna), according to Tattvārthasūtra 1.9-10.

What is meant by sarvāvadhi clairvoyance? It is the clairvoyant knowledge which is greater and more potent than paramāvadhi. Generally clairvoyance is possible to be attained by the living beings in all the four destinies /states (gati). Parmāvadhi and sarvāvadhi, are possible only for the monks who are shortly going to attain liberation.

context information

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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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Sarvāvadhi (ಸರ್ವಾವಧಿ):—[noun] (jain.) the Supreme Knowledge.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Avadhi, Sharva, Carva, Avati.

Starts with: Sarvavadhibodha, Sarvavadhijnana.

Full-text: Sarvavadhijnana, Paramavadhi, Avadhi.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Sarvavadhi, Sarvāvadhi, Sarva-avadhi; (plurals include: Sarvavadhis, Sarvāvadhis, avadhis). 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 1.22 - Clairvoyance due to destruction-cum-subsidence < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]

Verse 1.24 - Differences between the two kinds of telepathy < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]

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