Ayariya: 2 definitions
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Ayariya 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)
Āyariya (आयरिय) (Prakrit; in Sanskrit: Ācārya) refers to “teachers”, as taught in the Paṇhavāgaraṇa: (Sanskrit: Praśnavyākaraṇa), according to the Sthānāṅgasūtra (Sūtra 755).—The Paṇhavāgaraṇa is the tenth Anga of the Jain canon which deals with the prophetic explanation of queries regarding divination.
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
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Ayariya (अयरिय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ācarita.
2) Āyariya (आयरिय) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ācārya.
3) Āyāriya (आयारिय) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Ākārita.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ayariyabhasita, Ayariyam.
Full-text: Acarya, Ayariyabhasita, Akarita, Acinna, Pancaparameshthin, Adhyayana, Panhavagarana.
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Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
8. The general terms for Jain monks and officers < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
9. The apparel and requisites for Jain monks < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
18. The concept of Death and Emancipation in Jainism < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - Obeisances < [Chapter 1]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
1.1. The concept of Teacher and Pupil < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]
5. The Basic Foundation of Paumacariya, Jaina and Popular Tradition < [Chapter 6 - Sources, contribution and influence of Paumacariyam]
Uttaradhyayana Sutra (by Hermann Jacobi)
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Asceticism in Jainism: A Study of Spiritual Practices and Beliefs < [Volume 18 (1964)]