Anaparnika, Ana-parnika, Aṇaparṇika: 1 definition
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Anaparnika 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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Aṇaparṇika (अणपर्णिक) is the Sanskrit form of Aṇapannika.—The Aṇapannika are the same as the Aprajñaptikas of 3. 525. See Ardha-māgadhī-koṣa, PH, and Rājendra sub Aṇapaṇṇiya, Aṇavaṇṇiya, and Aṇapanniya; Pravacanasāroddhāra 1131, p. 333a; and Aupapātikasūtra 24. PH Sanskritizes the word as Aṇapannika and Aṇaparṇika. “Die Kosmographie der Inder”, p. 275, has Ṛṇaparṇi.
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: Parnika, Ana.
Full-text: Anapannika.
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