Akshipra, Akṣipra: 1 definition
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Akshipra 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.
The Sanskrit term Akṣipra can be transliterated into English as Aksipra or Akshipra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraAkṣipra (अक्षिप्र, “slow”).—What is the meaning of slow (akṣipra)? Slow cognition or cognition of a slow moving object is called akṣipra, e.g. knowing that the slow moving object is a turtle.
The opposite (setara) of akṣipra is kṣipra (quick).—To cognize a fast moving object or to cognize quickly is called quick (kṣipra) knowledge.
according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 1.16, “The subdivisions of each of these (kinds of mati, or ‘mind-based knowledge’) are: more, many kinds, quick (kṣipra), hidden, unexpressed, lasting, and their opposites”.
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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