Aprashnavidya, Apraśnavidyā, Aprashna-vidya: 1 definition
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Aprashnavidya 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.
The Sanskrit term Apraśnavidyā can be transliterated into English as Aprasnavidya or Aprashnavidya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: HereNow4U: Jaina Pāribhāṣika ŚabdakośaApraśnavidyā (अप्रश्नविद्या) or simply Apraśna refers to a type of Vidyā (occult science) as defined in the Jaina Pāribhāṣika Śabdakośa.—Apraśna refers to that Vidyā, the perfection of which is attained through the japa (repeated recitation) of a Mantra, gives indications to one, engrossed in japa, about the future auspicious and inauspicious events, without asking any question.
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: Aprashna, Vidya.
Ends with: Badarayanaprashnavidya, Candeshvaraprashnavidya.
Full-text: Aprashna.
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