Himsaksha, Hiṃsākṣa, Himsa-aksha: 1 definition
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Himsaksha 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 Hiṃsākṣa can be transliterated into English as Himsaksa or Himsaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsHiṃsākṣa (हिंसाक्ष) refers to the “darkness of wrongs” [?], according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “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 (hiṃsākṣa-poṣaka—hiṃsākṣapoṣakaiḥ śāstraiḥ). 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Aksha, Himsa.
Full-text: Posaka.
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