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General definition (in Jainism)

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Anupasevya (अनुपसेव्य) refers to “undesirable food” and represents one of the five classifications of bhoga (objects of enjoyment) according to Cāmuṇḍarāya in his Caritrasāra p. 13. It is related with the bhogopabhoga-vrata ( vow of limitations of objects of daily use). Elaboration of the anupasevya aspect of bhoga: “not to be enjoyed (anupasevya) even, though not undesirable. Deliberate abstention from such luxuries as gaudy clothes and ornaments is recommended. If they are not abandoned for the duration of one’s life their use should be restricted as far as possible for a limited period of time”.

Prabhācandra explains anupasevya as “substances which even though prāsuka are unfit for consumption by civilized people such as camel’s milk, cow’s urine, crushed shells, excrement, betel spittle”.

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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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