Anuppeha, Aṇuppeha: 2 definitions
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Anuppeha 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsAṇuppehā (अणुप्पेहा) (Sanksrit: Anuprekṣā) refers to “reflections”, according to the Sthānāṅga Sūtra chapter 4.1.
The four reflections that are prescribed for virtuous meditation are (dhammajhāṇa/dharmadhyāna):
- reflection on solitariness (ega-aṇuppehā/eka-anuprekṣā),
- reflection on impermanence (aṇicca-aṇuppehā/anitya-anuprekṣā),
- reflection on helplessness (asaraṇa-aṇuppehā/aśaraṇa-anuprekṣā), and
- reflection on the cycle of rebirth (saṃsāra-aṇuppehā/saṃsāra-anuprekṣā).
The four reflections that are prescribed for pure meditation (sukkajhāṇa/śukladhyāna) are:
- reflection on the endless continuity of the world (aṇaṃtavattiya-aṇuppehā/anantavṛttita-anuprekṣā),
- reflection on the change of things (vippariṇāma-aṇuppehā/vipariṇāma-anuprekṣā),
- reflection on the inauspicious nature of the cycle of rebirth (asubha-aṇuppehā/aśubha-anuprekṣā), and
- reflection on misfortune (avāya-aṇuppehā/apāya-anuprekṣā).
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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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Aṇuppeha (अणुप्पेह) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Anuprekṣ.
2) Aṇuppehā (अणुप्पेहा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Anuprekṣā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
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Ends with: Anamtavattiyanuppeha, Aniccanuppeha, Asarananuppeha, Asubhanuppeha, Avayanuppeha, Eganuppeha, Samsaranuppeha, Vipparinamanuppeha.
Full-text: Anupreksha, Anupreksh, Eka, Avaya, Anicca, Aniccatta, Anamtavattiya, Anantavrittita, Viparinama, Ega, Egatta, Anantavritti, Bhavana, Anitya, Apaya, Ashubha, Samsara, Asarana.
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