Bhavasamvara, Bhāvasaṃvara, Bhava-samvara: 1 definition
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Bhavasamvara 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.
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsBhāvasaṃvara (भावसंवर) refers to the “mental stopping of the influx of karma” (as opposed to Dravyasaṃvara—‘the physical stopping of the influx of karma’) , according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he speaks about the mental stopping of the influx of karma (bhāvasaṃvaram)]. That which is evidently cessation of action causing the cycle of rebirth is to be considered as the mental stopping of the influx of karma (bhāvasaṃvara) by those who know about that from the most excellent scripture”.
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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Partial matches: Bhava, Samvara.
Full-text: Dravyasamvara.
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The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
5.3. Three Stages (1): Saṃvara (Self-restraint) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 16 - Karma, Āsrava and Nirjarā < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (7): Samvara (Stoppage of influx of karma) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.1 - Definition of saṃvara (stoppage of karmas) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 10: Sermon on saṃvara < [Chapter VIII - Śītalanāthacaritra]