Apratyavekshita, Apratyavekṣita: 1 definition
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Apratyavekshita 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 Apratyavekṣita can be transliterated into English as Apratyaveksita or Apratyavekshita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmasApratyavekṣita (अप्रत्यवेक्षित).—One of the four types of nikṣepa (‘placing’);—What is meant by placing without inspection /seeing (apratyavekṣita-nikṣepa)? To place an object on the floor or at other place without ensuring that the place is clean and free from living beings placing without inspection.
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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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 6.9 - The non-living substratum (ajīva-adhikaraṇa) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]