Avirati: 8 definitions

Introduction
In Jainism
1. Jain philosophy
2. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Avirati means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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

Jain philosophy

Source: archive.org: Anekanta Jaya Pataka of Haribhadra Suri

Avirati (अविरति) refers to “vowlessness”, as occurring in the Anekāntajayapatākā-prakaraṇa, a Śvetāmbara Jain philosophical work written by Haribhadra Sūri.—[Cf. Vol. I, P. 398, ll. 25-26]—‘Avirati’ means ‘ vowlessness’, ‘kasāya’ ‘passion and ‘yoga’ ‘activity’.

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General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmas

Avirati (अविरति, “non-abstinence”) refers to one of the five causes of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 8.1.—What is meant by non-abstinence (avirati)? Non-abstinence is ‘not to protect the six kinds of living beings and not to exercise control on the five senses and mind’. Thus it is of twelve sub types. Non-self-restraint (asaṃyama) is its synonym. Which living beings are included in the six kinds? All living beings are classified in six classes. These classes are living beings with earth as their body, with air as their body, with water as their body, with fire as their body and vegetation kingdom (all these five kinds are with one sense organ and stationery) and all mobile living beings (with two to five sense organs). Who are said to have non-abstinence of all twelve types? The living beings, that are tainted with passions of the levels virulent (anantānubandhi i.e. those bonded for infinite births) and mild (apratyākhāna i.e. those that prevent partially the observance of vows), have non-abstinence of all twelve types.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Avirati (अविरति).—a. Incessant, ceaseless.

-tiḥ f.

1) Continuity, uninterruptedness.

2) Incontinence.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Avirati (अविरति):—[=a-virati] [from a-virata] f. incontinence, intemperance, [Yoga-sūtra]

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Avirati (अविरति) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Avirai.

[Sanskrit to German]

Avirati in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Avirati (ಅವಿರತಿ):—[noun] the act of indulging oneself or giving way to one’s own desires; a non-abstinence.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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Search found 12 books and stories containing Avirati, A-virati; (plurals include: Aviratis, viratis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 8.1 - The causes of bondage (bandha) < [Chapter 8 - Bondage of Karmas]

Verse 10.2 - The annihilation of all karmas is liberation (mokṣa) < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]

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Part 4.5 - Obstacles on the path of Yoga (citta-viksepa) < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]

Part 12 - Similarities and differences of both the Philosophies in Nutshell < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]

Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (3): Asrava (influx of Karmic Pudgala to Atman or Jiva) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]

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Part 4b - Nāstika Darśana (2): Concept of Nirvāṇa according to Jaina Darśana < [Introduction]

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Part 16 - Karma, Āsrava and Nirjarā < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]

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Sūtra 1.30 < [First Chapter (Samadhi Pada)]