Arakshyakarman, Arakshya-karman, Ārakṣyakarman, Arakshya-karma, Arakshyakarma, Ārakṣyakarma: 1 definition
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Arakshyakarman means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 terms Ārakṣyakarman and Ārakṣyakarma can be transliterated into English as Araksyakarman or Arakshyakarman or Araksyakarma or Arakshyakarma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀrakṣyakarman (आरक्ष्यकर्मन्) refers to “actions (not?) requiring secrecy”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[The eighteen āveṇika-dharmas (‘special attributes’)]— [...] (13-15). Every physical, vocal or mental action of the Buddha accompanies knowledge.—[...] Furthermore, the Buddha is endowed with three kinds of pure action (pariśuddhakarman), three kinds of pacified actions (praśantakarma), three kinds of actions not requiring secrecy (ārakṣyakarman). Some people wonder why the Buddha has such actions and this is why the Buddha says: ‘All my bodily, vocal and mental acts (kāyavāgmanaskarman) are preceded by knowledge (jñāna-pūrvaṅgama) and accompany knowledge (jñāna-anuparivartin)’. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Arakshya, Karma.
Full-text: Arakshya, Prashanta, Parishuddhakarma, Prashantakarman.
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