Bahujanashakti, Bahujanaśakti, Bahujana-shakti: 2 definitions
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Bahujanashakti 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.
The Sanskrit term Bahujanaśakti can be transliterated into English as Bahujanasakti or Bahujanashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismBahujanaśakti (बहुजनशक्ति, “indecisiveness”) refers to one of the ten flaws (or transmigressions) requiring prāyaścitta (‘expiation’). Prāyaścitta means ‘purification’ of from the flaws or transmigressions.
Bahujanaśakti is a Sanskrit technical term defined according to the Tattvārthasūtra (ancient authorative Jain scripture) from the 2nd century, which contains aphorisms dealing with philosophy and the nature of reality.
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasBahujanaśakti (बहुजनशक्ति).—What is meant by ‘indecisiveness (bahujana-śakti) flaw’? The doubt the punishment given by the preceptor and seek its justification from other ascetics is called ‘indecisiveness flaw’.
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.
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