Asatyamanoyoga, Asatya-manas-yoga: 1 definition

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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmas

Asatyamanoyoga (असत्यमनोयोग).—One of the four types of manoyoga (mind activities);—What is meant by ‘wrong activities of the mind’ (asatyamanoyoga)? Asatyamana or wrong mind is the one which cognizes the wrong objects. Vibrations of the space-points of the soul caused by such a mind are called wrong activities of the mind.

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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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