In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Ābhiyogika (आभियोगिक).—One of the ten sub-types of gods (devas), according to Jain cosmology. They are also known by the name Ābhiyogya. The occupation of the ābhiyogikas is to acts as slaves.

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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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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Ābhiyogika (आभियोगिक).—a. Done with skill or dexterity.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ābhiyogika (आभियोगिक):—mfn. ([from] abhiyoga), done with skill or dexterity.

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

Ābhiyogika (आभियोगिक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ābhiogiya.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Full-text (+25): Abhiogiya, Abhiyogya, Prakirna, Anika, Rakshaka, Kilbisha, Parshadya, Samanika, Trayastrimsha, Lokapala, Meghasvara, Vaksharaka, Bhutananda, Palaka, Bharatatirtha, Pushkarardha, Lohana, Harishikha, Bhadrashalaka, Alingipushkara.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Abhiyogika, Ābhiyogika; (plurals include: Abhiyogikas, Ābhiyogikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 8: Birth-ceremonies presided over by Śakra < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]

Part 7: Birth-rites performed by Dikkumārīs < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]

Part 11: The name-giving festival < [Chapter II - Birth of Ajita and Sagara]

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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)

Part 12 - On celestial positions < [Chapter 2]

Part 2 - On monk transforming into horse form, etc. < [Chapter 5]

Part 1 - Asurendra Camara < [Chapter 1]

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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)

Part 8 - Five Attitudes (bhavana) < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]

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Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)

Note on nail-marks and tooth-bites < [Notes]

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