Himsanandi, Hiṃsānandī, Himsa-anandi: 1 definition
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasHiṃsānandī (हिंसानन्दी, “violence enjoying”).—One of the four types of cruel-concentration (raudra-dhyāna);—What is meant by ‘violence enjoying’ (hiṃsānandī) concentration? Thinking of violence as a source of pleasure, to be engrossed in planning and organizing violence is called violence enjoying concentration.
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: Himsa, Anandi.
Full-text: Raudradhyana.
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