Catuhshiksha, Catuḥśikṣā, Catur-shiksha: 1 definition
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Catuhshiksha 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 Catuḥśikṣā can be transliterated into English as Catuhsiksa or Catuhshiksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chatuhshiksha.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsCatuḥśikṣā (चतुःशिक्षा) refers to the “four educational vows”, according to the Yogaśāstra verse 2.1.—Accordingly, “As far as a householder is concerned, the roots of orthodoxy are the five minor vows (aṇuvratā), the three virtuous [vows] (guṇavrata), [and] the four educational vows (catuḥśikṣā—śikṣāpadāni catvāri vratāni). [These twelve vows progressively bring him closer to the life of a mendicant]”.
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: Shiksha, Catur.
Full-text: Catur.
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