Alokitapana, Ālokitapāna, Alokita-pana: 1 definition
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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsĀlokitapāna (आलोकितपान) refers to “examining food and drinks” and forms part of the contemplations of the vow of non-violence (ahiṃsāvrata) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.4.—What is meant by examining food and drinkables (ālokitapāna)? Examining the food and drinks before consuming them so as to avoid injury to others (small creatures) and self is called examining regulation.
Why is ‘examining eatables and drinkables’ (ālokitapāna) one of the five contemplations of the vow of non-violence? To cook or consume food at night involves both psychic and physical violence. Therefore ‘examining food and drinks’ has been included as one of the five contemplations of the vow of non-violence.
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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Partial matches: Alokita, Pana.
Full-text: Ahimsavrata.
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