Bhavna: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bhavna means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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: Jainism Literature Center: Jain FundamentalsThe reflections are also called Anuprekshas, longings, thoughts, aspirations, or Bhavnas.
- Anitya Bhavna (Impermanence of the world),
- Asarana Bhavna (No one provides protection),
- Samsara Bhavna (No permanent relationship in universe)
- Ekatva Bhavna (Solitude of the soul),
- Anyatva Bhavna (Separateness),
- Asuci Bhavna (Impureness of the body),
- Asrava Bhavna (Influx of karma),
- Samvara Bhavna (Stoppage of influx of karma),
- Nirjara Bhavna (Shedding of karma),
- Loka Bhavna (Transitory of universe),
- Bodhi Durlabh Bhavna (Unattainability of right faith knowledge and conduct)
- and Dharma Bhavna (Unattainability of true preceptor, scriptures, and religion).
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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhavna in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) sentiment, feeling, emotion; ~[maya/yukta] sentimental, emotional; [bhavanaom ko bhadakana] to blow the coals, to fan the flames of passion..—bhavna (भावना) is alternatively transliterated as Bhāvanā.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhavnatmak.
Ends with: Antarbhavna, Asambhaavna, Paribhaavna, Udbhavna.
Full-text: Bhavana.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bhavna; (plurals include: Bhavnas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Twelve reflections (cintana-anupreksa) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 5 - Jain scriptures and Spiritual teachers < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXXII - Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers of anima-minuteness &c. < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
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