Jivanakarana, Jivana-karana, Jīvanakāraṇa: 1 definition
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Jivanakarana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Nyaya (school of philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: A study of Nyāya-vaiśeṣika categoriesJivanakāraṇa (जिवनकारण) refers to “that [effort] which sustains life” two types of Prayatna (effort) according to Viśvanātha in his Bhāṣāpariccheda.—The effort which sustains life (jivanakāraṇa) is described as the cause of the movement of the vital force in the body. This continues throughout life, and it is beyond senses.
Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.
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