Anandanilaya, Ānandanilaya, Ananda-nilaya: 1 definition
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsĀnandanilaya (आनन्दनिलय) refers to the “abode of (the highest) bliss”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “The one who is doing good actions, whose conduct is pure, is engaged in external asceticism to such an extent and then there is the highest meditation which is abstaining from anything perceptible by the senses [and] resting in the self. He destroys the mass of karmas accumulated for a very long time which is sticking within then he is immersed in the ocean of knowledge which is the abode of the highest bliss (parama-ānandanilaya). [Thus ends the reflection on] wearing away karma”.
Synonyms: Ānandagṛha.
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: Nilaya, Ananda.
Starts with: Anandanilayastotra.
Full-text: Parama, Anandagriha.
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