Avidyaraga, Avidyārāga, Avidya-raga: 1 definition
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Avidyaraga 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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsAvidyārāga (अविद्याराग) refers to “ignorance and passion”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Certainly, for embodied souls whose selves are blinded by the irresistible spreading of ignorance and passion (avidyārāga), pains are to be endured for a very long time in hell, etc.”.
Synonyms: Ajñānarāga.
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)
Partial matches: Raga, Avidya.
Full-text: Ajnanaraga.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 94 - Manifestation of Amṛteśa and Other Liṅgas < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Pauṣkarāgama < [Chapter XXXIV - Literature of Southern Śaivism]