Seven Grounds: 1 definition
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Seven Grounds 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: Wisdom Library: JainismAccording to Jainism, there are seven hells (or naraka's), and they are placed in the seven grounds at the inferior portion of the universe. These seven grounds are:
- Ratna prabha (Ratnaprabha)
- Valuka prabha (Valukaprabha)
- Panka prabha (Pankaprabha)
- Mahatamaha prabha (Mahatamahaprabha)
- Dhuma prabha (Dhumaprabha)
- Sharkara prabha (Sharkaraprabha)
- Tamaha prabha (Tamahaprabha)
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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Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXVIII - Directions to the stages of knowledge < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter CXVII - Different states of knowledge and ignorance < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)