Himsadana, Hiṃsādāna, Himsa-dana: 1 definition
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Himsadana 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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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsHiṃsādāna (हिंसादान) refers to the “giving of implements of violence” 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 giving of implements of violence (hiṃsādāna)? To give poisonous gases, arms and other implements of violence is called giving implements of violence.
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: Himsa, Dana, Tana.
Full-text: Riph, Anarthadandavirati.
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