Duhshruti, Dus-shruti, Duḥśruti: 1 definition
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Duhshruti 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 Duḥśruti can be transliterated into English as Duhsruti or Duhshruti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsDuḥśruti (दुःश्रुति) refers to “listening to undesirable stories” and represents one of the five anarthadaṇḍa-virati (vow for abstaining from purposeless sin) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.21.—What is meant by listening to undesirable stories (duḥśruti)? To read/teach or listen to texts which enhance violence / attachment and aversion or sins is called listening to undesirable stories.
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: Duh, Shruti, Dush.
Full-text: Anarthadandavirati.
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