Kshayikadana, Kṣāyikadāna, Kshayika-dana: 1 definition
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Kshayikadana 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 Kṣāyikadāna can be transliterated into English as Ksayikadana or Kshayikadana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingKṣāyikadāna (क्षायिकदान) refers to “destructionery charity” and represents one of the nine types of dispositions due to destruction of karmas, according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 2.4.—What is meant by destructionery charity (kṣāyika-dāna)? It is the disposition accrued as a result of complete destruction of charity obstructing karmas which results in the welfare of all living beings.
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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