Dravyendriya, Dravya-indriya, Dravyemdriya: 3 definitions
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Dravyendriya means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingDravyendriya (द्रव्येन्द्रिय) refers to “physical sense organ” and represents one of the to types of indriya (sense-organs) of which there are five (pañcendriya), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 2.15. What is the meaning of physical sense organ? The rising of name karma results in the creation of physical sense organ (dravyendriya). It can also mean the cognizable sense organs due to its matter form.
How many types of physical sense organ are there and which are they? There are two types of physical sense organs namely formation (nivṛtti) and means or instruments (upakaraṇa).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Dravyendriya (द्रव्येन्द्रिय) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Davviṃdia.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDravyēṃdriya (ದ್ರವ್ಯೇಂದ್ರಿಯ):—[noun] any of the five sense organs of the body.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dravya, Indriya.
Full-text: Davvimdia, Upakarana, Nivritti, Pancendriya.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 2.17 - The physical-sense (dravyendriya) < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
Verse 2.16 - Subdivisions of the senses < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
Verse 2.44 - Means of enjoyment (upabhoga) < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (1): Jiva (self, soul) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]