Karmakshapana, Karmakṣapaṇa, Karma-kshapana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Karmakshapana 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 Karmakṣapaṇa can be transliterated into English as Karmaksapana or Karmakshapana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsKarmakṣapaṇa (कर्मक्षपण) or Karmakṣapaṇatva refers to the “destructiveness for karma”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he speaks about the destructiveness for karma (karmakṣapaṇatvam) of asceticism (tapasaḥ)]—Having found the path of non-attachment, the more the one who has subdued his senses undergoes asceticism, the more he destroys the karmas which are difficult to conquer. A corporeal [soul] becomes pure like gold immediately karma, whose existence is without a beginning and which is completely consumed by the fire of meditation, is destroyed”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKarmakṣapaṇa (ಕರ್ಮಕ್ಷಪಣ):—[noun] (Jain.) a religious observance intended to clear off or reduce the effects of one’s past deeds.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kshapana, Karma.
Starts with: Karmakshapanatva.
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