Caritravinaya, Cāritravinaya, Caritra-vinaya: 1 definition
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Caritravinaya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Charitravinaya.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasCāritravinaya (चारित्रविनय).—What is meant by ‘reverence to conduct’ (cāritra-vinaya)? Absorption in right conduct with full knowledge and faith is called ‘reverence to conduct’.
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Caritravinaya, Cāritravinaya, Caritra-vinaya, Cāritra-vinaya; (plurals include: Caritravinayas, Cāritravinayas, vinayas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.23 - The four subdivisions of reverence (vinaya) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Tattva 7: Nirjarā (destruction of karma) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]