Ayushka, Āyuṣka: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Ayushka 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.
The Sanskrit term Āyuṣka can be transliterated into English as Ayuska or Ayushka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsĀyuṣka (आयुष्क) refers to the “of life-span” (of the self), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he says that the acquisition in its entirety of life-span, etc. (āyuṣkādisāmagrīprāptiḥ) of the self (jīvasya) here is an unexpected cause (atarkitahetuḥ)]—Also when there is duration of life, completeness of all the senses, a good mind [and] tranquillity of mind for embodied souls in the human state, that is unexpected. Then if the mind is devoid of any sense object [and] influenced by restraint and tranquillity by means of virtue still there is no ascertainment of reality”.
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 dictionaryĀyuṣka (आयुष्क).—[āyuḥ kāyate, kai-ka Tv.]
1) That which proclaims age or duration of life.
2) (With Jainas) Connection with the body or person.
Derivable forms: āyuṣkaḥ (आयुष्कः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀyuṣka (आयुष्क):—[from āyu] n. the being fond of or depending on life, [Jaina literature]
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ayuhkarma, Ayuhkashaya, Ayushkama, Ayushkamahoma, Ayushkameshtiprayoga, Ayushkamiya, Ayushkara, Ayushkarabrahmamantra, Ayushkaradanaprayoga, Ayushkarakan, Ayushkarmashale, Ayutkarana.
Ends with: Alpayushka, Anayushka, Dirghayushka, Shubhayushka.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 15 - Karma Theory < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 2.2.33 < [Adhikaraṇa 6 - Sūtras 33-36]