Abhakshya, aka: Abhakṣya; 3 Definition(s)

Introduction

Abhakshya means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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 Abhakṣya can be transliterated into English as Abhaksya or Abhakshya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Abhakṣya (अभक्ष्य) refers to “prohibited food”.—The definitions of what is not fit to be eaten are given considerable prominence particularly in the later Jainism. The standard Śvetāmbara list of twenty-two abhakṣyas is found as early as Nemicandra’s Pravacana-sāroddhāra v245-246. It has largely ousted the later list of sixteen preferred by Hemacandra (in his Yogaśāstra 3.6-7). Later Digambara lists closely follow Āśādhara’s pattern (in his Sāgāra-dharmāmṛta 3.11-18) and make few noticeable additions to the objects forbidden.

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

abhakṣya (अभक्ष्य).—a Inseculent, inedible. Forbidden (by Shastras) to eat.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Abhakṣya (अभक्ष्य).—a.

1) Not to be eaten.

2) Prohibited from eating.

-kṣyam A prohibited article of food.

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