Bahuvadha: 1 definition
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Bahuvadha 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: archive.org: Jaina YogaBahuvadha (बहुवध) refers to “extensive killing” and represents one of the five classifications of bhoga (objects of enjoyment) according to Cāmuṇḍarāya in his Caritrasāra p. 13. It is related with the bhogopabhoga-vrata ( vow of limitations of objects of daily use). Elaboration of the bahu-vadha aspect of bhoga: “better to be avoided in order to prevent much killing (bahuvadha) are the ananta-kāyas such as arjuna and ketakī flowers, unripe ginger, turmeric, radishes, or margosa flowers for when they are consumed there is great destruction but little profit”.
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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