Ajnavicaya, Ājñāvicaya, Ajna-vicaya: 3 definitions
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Ajnavicaya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Ajnavichaya.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmasĀjñāvicaya (आज्ञाविचय).—One of the four types of virtuous (dharmya) meditation.—What is meant by ‘concentrating on objects of revelation’ (ājñāvicaya)? To accept the reality of an entity, even though the same cannot be explained by examples or logic, but supported by the valid knowledge of the scriptures (based on the sermons of the omniscient) is called concentrating on objects of revelation.
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsĀjñāvicaya (आज्ञाविचय) refers to the “examination of the instruction” (of the Jina), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Examination of the instruction (ājñāvicaya) [of the Jina] is considered to be when, through the application of the instruction of the omniscient one (i.e. the Jina), [the meditator] reflects upon the true state of objects laid down in his doctrine”.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀjñāvicaya (ಆಜ್ಞಾವಿಚಯ):—[noun] (Jain.) one of the four kinds of meditations on righteousness or the ultimate truth.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ajna, Vicaya.
Full-text: Vicaya, Dharmya, Dharmyadhyana, Ajna.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.36 - The four kinds of virtuous meditation (dharmya-dhyāna) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 15: Sermon on dharmadhyāna < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]