Apratyakhana, Apratyākhāna: 1 definition
Introduction:
Apratyakhana 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmasApratyākhāna (अप्रत्याखान) refers to “partial-vow-preventing passions” and represents the “four mild levels” of the four passions (e.g., krodha, ‘anger’; māna, ‘pride’; māyā, ‘deceit’; lobha, ‘greed’) and forms one of the four main divisions of the Kaṣāya (“passions”) classification of of Cāritramohanīya “conduct deluding (karmas)” according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra chapter 8. Cāritramohanīya refers to one of the two main classifications of Mohanīya, or “deluding (karmas)”, which represents one of the eight types of Prakṛti-bandha (species bondage): one of the four kinds of bondage (bandha). What is the nature of the mild (apratyākhāna) anger-pride-deceit-greed karmas? The rise of these karmas does not let the soul develop disposition to observe slightly the right conduct. Apratyākhāna is also known as Apratyākhyānāvaraṇīya or Apratyākhyānāvaraṇa.
What is the state of the soul due to mild anger (apratyākhāna-krodha)? The anger at this level is like the line drawn in soil and is the cause of the sub-human realm. What is the state of the soul due to mild pride (apratyākhāna-māna)? The pride at this level is like the bone which can bend back¡rds due to some reason and is the cause of the sub human realm. What is the state of the soul due to mild deceit (apratyākhāna-māyā)? The deceit at this level is like the horns of a ram and is the cause of the sub human realm. What is the state of the soul due to mild greed (apratyākhāna-lobha)? The greed at this level is like the colour of the soot and is the cause of the sub human realm.
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)
Full-text: Apratyakhyanavarana, Apratyakhyanavaraniya, Avirati, Caritramohaniya, Kashaya.
Relevant text
No search results for Apratyakhana, Apratyākhāna; (plurals include: Apratyakhanas, Apratyākhānas) in any book or story.