Abhavyatva: 1 definition

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In Jainism
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Abhavyatva 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the living

Abhavyatva (अभव्यत्व) refers to “incapacity for salvation” and represents one of the three types of pāriṇāmika (inherent nature of the soul), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 2.7. What is the meaning of incapacity for salvation (abhavyatva)? It means the lack of capacity of a living being to realize the right belief-knowledge and conduct fully.

There are three types of dispositions due to inherent nature of the soul namely; principle of life or consciousness (jīvatva), capacity/ potency for salvation (bhavyatva) and incapacity for salvation (abhavyatva). These three dispositions occur without the impact of kārmika activities like rising, subsidence etc. In other words these dispositions are the natural dispositions of the soul.

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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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Abhavyatva; (plurals include: Abhavyatvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 2.7 - Three kinds of pāriṇāmika-bhāva < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]

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Chapter IV.c - The Paryāyas (modifications) of the Self < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]