In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Aunodarya (औनोदर्य) refers to “partial fasting” and represents a characteristic of the six-fold outer penance: one of the two kinds of tapas, according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, in the sermon of Sūri Dharmaghoṣa:—“[...] that is called penance (tapas) that burns away karma. Outer penance is fasting, etc., and inner is confession and penance, etc. [...] Fasting (anaśana), partial fasting (aunodarya), limitation of food (vṛtteḥ. saṃksepaṇa), giving up choice food (rasatyāga), bodily austerities (anukleśa), and avoidance of all useless motion (līnatā) are, called outer penance”.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Full-text: Rasatyaga, Anuklesha, Vrittisamkshepa, Anasana, Linata, Tapas.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Aunodarya; (plurals include: Aunodaryas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Tattva 7: Nirjarā (destruction of karma) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]

Part 17: Incarnation as Nandana < [Chapter I - Previous births of Mahāvīra]

Part 3: The sermon of Sūri Dharmaghoṣa < [Chapter I]

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