Annapananirodha, Annapānanirodha, Annapana-nirodha: 1 definition
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsAnnapānanirodha (अन्नपाननिरोध) refers to “withholding food and drink” and represents one of the five transgressions (aticara) of the “minor vow of non-violence” (ahiṃsā-aṇuvrata) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.25.—What is meant by withholding food and drink (annapāna-nirodha)? To deny food and drinks to living beings when they feel hungry and thirsty is withholding food and drink.
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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