Dharmabhava, Dharmābhāva, Dharma-abhava: 1 definition
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsDharmābhāva (धर्माभाव) refers to the “absence of the doctrine”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he explains (darśayati) the absence of the doctrine (dharmābhāvaṃ) for those who have adopted a heterodox doctrine (kudṛṣṭīnāṃ)]—It is not possible to speak directly about the nature of which [doctrine] with those who have adopted a heterodox teaching. Hence, that [doctrine] is spoken about with them through the sacred texts which are shining in the darkness of wrongs. The wishing gem, divine treasure, cow of heaven, [and] wishing trees along with Lakṣmī—I think these are servants existing from ancient times of the doctrine”.
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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