Anamtavattiya, Aṇaṃtavattiyā, Anamta-vattiya, Aṇantavattiyā, Aṇaṃtavattiya, Aṇantavattiya: 1 definition
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Anamtavattiya 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.
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsAṇaṃtavattiya (अणंतवत्तिय) (Sanksrit: Anantavṛttitā) refers to “ (reflection on) the endless continuity of the world” and represents one of the four types of “pure meditation” (sukkajhāṇa), a classification of the “meditation” (Jhāṇa), according to the Sthānāṅga Sūtra chapter 4.1.—The classification of meditation in the Sthānāṅga Sūtra comprises four kinds [e.g. “pure” (sukka/śukla)]. [...] The four reflections that are prescribed for pure meditation (sukkajhāṇa), [e.g., reflection on the endless continuity of the world (aṇaṃtavattiya-aṇuppehā/anantavṛttitā-anuprekṣā), ...].—Cf Aupapātika Sūtra and Bhagavatī (Bhagavaī), also known as the Vyākhyāprajñapti (Viyāhapannatti).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Anamta, Ananta.
Starts with: Anamtavattiyanuppeha.
Full-text: Anantavrittita, Anantavritti, Anuppeha, Anupreksha.
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