Bhashatmaka, Bhāṣātmaka, Bhasha-atmaka: 1 definition
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Bhashatmaka 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 Bhāṣātmaka can be transliterated into English as Bhasatmaka or Bhashatmaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 5: The category of the non-livingBhāṣātmaka (भाषात्मक) refers to “sound (śabda) which partakes of the nature of languages” according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 5.24.—How many types of bhāṣātmaka sound are there? It is of two types namely; expressed (akṣara) and not expressed (anakṣara).
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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