Arahana, Ārāhaṇā: 2 definitions
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Arahana 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: Google Books: The Routledge Companion to Death and DyingĀrāhaṇā (आराहणा, “faith”).—Bhattapariṇṇā v. 80 of the Mūrtipūjaka Śvetāmbara Jaina canon, conveys how through faith (ārāhaṇā) and proper conduct (caritra) higher rebirth is assured, and how, after death, the soul then “moves swiftly like a car towards good and high forms of being”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Arahaṇā (अरहणा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Arhaṇā.
2) Ārāhaṇa (आराहण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārādhana.
3) Ārāhaṇā (आराहणा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārādhanā.
4) Ārāhaṇā (आराहणा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ārādhanā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Aparahana, Garahana, Gharahana, Karahana, Marahana, Rarahana, Sarahana, Udarahana.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
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Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
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