Dravyarthika, Dravyārthika, Dravya-arthika: 1 definition

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Dravyarthika 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.

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General definition (in Jainism)

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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra

Dravyārthika (द्रव्यार्थिक, “substance standpoint”) refers to one of the two types of naya (standpoint).—What is substance viewpoint (dravyārthika-naya)? The viewpoint which targets the substances as its object of knowledge is substance viewpoint.

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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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