In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Jaina Yoga

Ābhigrahika (आभिग्रहिक) refers to an aspect of mithyātva (false belief) as defined by Devagupta in his 11th century Nava-pada-prakaraṇa (with Laghu-vṛtti). Accordingly, ābhigrahika refers to the attitude of those whose horizon is limited to their own scriptures which they are able to defend indiscussion. Mithyātva refers to the direct opposite of samyaktva, and is defined by Hemacandra in his 12th century Yogaśāstra verse 2.17 as belief in false divinities, false gurus, and false scriptures.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Abhigrahika (अभिग्रहिक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Abhigahiya, Abhiggahiya, Ābhiggahia, Ābhiggahiya.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Ends with: Anabhigrahika.

Full-text: Abhiggahiya, Abhiggahia, Abhigahiya, Mithyatva.

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