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Influx 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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsInflux (of karma) (in Sanskrit: āsrava) refers to one of the “(twelve) reflections” (bhāvanā), according to Śubhacandra’s Jñānārṇava.—Activity is the action of body, speech and mind, and those who have a thorough knowledge of reality have said that this is cause of the influx of karma. As a boat in the middle of the ocean takes in water through holes, so a living soul takes in karma through holes of activity which are good and bad. The good influx of karma is caused by a mind which is supported by restraint, tranquillity, detachment, consideration of reality and is uplifted by producing friendliness, etc. A mind which is inflamed by the fire of passion and disturbed by sense objects accumulates karma connected with life. [...] The passions, the five objects of the senses, carelessness, wrong faith, body, speech and mind, the two kinds of bad meditation (i.e. anguished meditation and angry meditation) and lack of restraint are caused by human evil and inspire fear of life.
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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Full-text (+345): Ahsrava, Iryapatha, Samvara, Prayoga, Saptatattva, Pradoshiki, Samadana, Samyaktva, Bandha, Maya, Mithyatva, Relapela, Narakayu, Bhavasamvara, Dravyasamvara, Tiryanc, Sarvasrava, Samparayika, Stopping, Daiva.
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Search found 48 books and stories containing Influx; (plurals include: Influxes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 16 - Karma, Āsrava and Nirjarā < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Part 21 - Jaina Yoga < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 6.14 - The nature of Conduct-deluding Karmas < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]
Verse 6.2 - Definition of āsrava (influx) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]
Verse 6.25 - Influx of Karmas leading to low-status (nīca-gotra) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (3): Asrava (influx of Karmic Pudgala to Atman or Jiva) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 3.4 - Nine Elements (7): Samvara (Stoppage of influx of karma) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Twelve reflections (cintana-anupreksa) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter V.a - Bondage (bandha) and its causes < [Chapter V - Bondage and Liberation]
Chapter V.d - Nature of liberation (mokṣa) < [Chapter V - Bondage and Liberation]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - On fire-bodies < [Chapter 6]
Part 1 - Karma, great and little < [Chapter 3]
Introduction to book 6 < [Book 6]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
4. Nine Categories of truth (Nava Tattva) < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
4.3. Yoga and Barah Bhavana < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
2.3. Types of Karma < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]