Significance of Injunctions and prohibitions
Injunctions and prohibitions in Jainism and Dharmashastra outline essential guidelines and rules for ethical conduct. In Jainism, they ensure proper behavior among learned individuals, particularly concerning the Yogadrishtisamuccaya. In Dharmashastra, they serve as directives that promote desirable actions and deter undesirable ones, clarifying duties within the framework of Dharma. These rules, derived from Scriptures and Smritis, provide a foundation for understanding acceptable and unacceptable behaviors, playing a crucial role in guiding moral conduct across various traditions.
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Hindu concept of 'Injunctions and prohibitions'
In Hinduism, injunctions and prohibitions serve as essential guidelines of Dharma, outlining actions to perform or avoid, regulating behavior through Smritis, and establishing rules to promote desirable conduct while preventing undesirable actions.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Commands or rules established to govern behavior regarding actions deemed acceptable or unacceptable.[1] (2) The guidelines that denote what actions ought to be done or avoided, forming the basis of Dharma.[2] (3) Injunctions and Prohibitions are directives contained within Scriptures that guide behavior according to various traditions.[3] (4) Rules and restrictions outlined in the Smritis that guide conduct.[4] (5) Rules governing actions, where injunctions promote desirable actions and prohibitions prevent undesirable ones.[5]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) Scriptural commands and restrictions that are relevant in guiding the soul's actions according to its past deeds.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Commands or restrictions that possess meaning and relevance, depending on the context of action and the individual’s volitional effort.[7]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Rules and guidelines that are derived from the principles of remembering and forgetting Vishnu.[8]
Jain concept of 'Injunctions and prohibitions'
In Jainism, Injunctions and prohibitions are essential guidelines for learned individuals, ensuring proper conduct and respect when presenting the Yogadrishtisamuccaya, thereby upholding the principles of ethical behavior and spiritual integrity.
From: Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study)
(1) Guidelines specified in scriptures regarding the dos and don'ts of performing particular religious activities.[9] (2) Guidelines that must be followed by learned ones when considering to offer the Yogadrishtisamuccaya to ensure proper conduct and respect.[10]