Cauryanandi, Cauryānandī, Caurya-anandi: 1 definition
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Cauryanandi 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 Chauryanandi.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasCauryānandī (चौर्यानन्दी, “theft-enjoying”).—One of the four types of cruel-concentration (raudra-dhyāna);—What is meant ‘by stealing’ (cauryānandī) concentration? Thinking of stealing as a source of pleasure, to be engrossed in planning and organizing stealing is called stealing concentration.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Caurya, Anandi.
Full-text: Raudradhyana.
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