Matijnana, Matijñāna, Mati-jnana: 5 definitions
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Matijnana 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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Jain philosophy
Source: archive.org: Anekanta Jaya Pataka of Haribhadra SuriMatijñāna (मतिज्ञान) refers to “one of the five kinds of knowledge”, as occurring in the Anekāntajayapatākā-prakaraṇa, a Śvetāmbara Jain philosophical work written by Haribhadra Sūri.—[Cf. Vol. I, P. 175, l. 6]—‘Matijñāna’ is one of the five kinds of knowledge. It is based upon sense-organs and the mind, and it is different from one acquired by the study of scriptures etc. It has several varieties. For details see The Jaina Religion and Literature (pp 105-108)
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraMatijñāna (मतिज्ञान) or simply Mati refers to one of the five types of “right-knowledge” (samyagjñāna), as mentioned in chapter 1.3 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, as mentioned in Ṛṣabha’s sermon:—“[...] mokṣa is attained by those who practice unceasingly the brilliant triad of knowledge, faith, and conduct. Among these, exact knowledge which comes from a summary or detailed study of the principles, jīva, etc., is called ‘right-knowledge’ (samyagjñāna). [...] Matijñāna is said to be divided into avagraha, etc., and these again into bahu, etc., and originates by means of the senses, and by means of the mind”.
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmasMatijñāna (मतिज्ञान) refers to “sensory knowledge” and represents one of the five divisions of Jñānāvaraṇa, or “knowledge obscuring (karmas)”, which represents one of the eight types of Prakṛti-bandha (species bondage): one of the four kinds of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra chapter 8.—What is meant by sensory knowledge obscuring karma (mati-jñāna-āvaraṇa)? The karma which obstructs the full manifestation of the sensory knowledge is called sensory knowledge obscuring karma. Matijñāna is also known as Matijñānāvaraṇīya or Matijñānāvaraṇa.
Source: JAINpedia: JainismMatijñāna (मतिज्ञान) or Abhinibodhikajñāna in Sanskrit (Abhiṇibohiyanāṇa in Prakrit) is another name for Mati, which refers to “perception or insight” and represents one of the five types of knowledge, as explained in the Nandīsūtra.—The heart of the Nandī-sūtra deals with the concept of cognition or knowledge in its various divisions and subdivisions. This is also an appropriate topic for a text that transcends all categories in the Śvetāmbara canon, for it can be regarded as a prerequisite to the scriptures. First comes the list of the five types of knowledge [viz., matijñāna, “perception or insight”], known from other sources as well, such as the Tattvārtha-sūtra I. 9-33
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 corpusMatijñāna (ಮತಿಜ್ಞಾನ):—[noun] the ability to come to opinions about things, understanding, good sense, etc. of a person; judgement.
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)
Starts with: Matijnanashiri, Matijnanashri, Matijnanavarana, Matijnanavaraniya.
Full-text: Iha, Avaya, Matijnanavarana, Avadhijnana, Matijnanavaraniya, Mati, Uha, Samyagjnana, Avagraha, Paroksha, Jnanavarana, Dharana, Abhinibodhikajnana, Abhinibohiyanana, Upalabdhi, Kevala.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Matijnana, Mati-jnana, Mati-jñāna, Matijñāna; (plurals include: Matijnanas, jnanas, jñānas, Matijñānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 1.13 - Synonyms of sensory-knowledge (matijñāna) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Verse 1.26 - The range of sensory knowledge (matijñāna) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Verse 1.20 - Scriptural knowledge (śrutajñāna) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 2.2 - Right knowledge (samyak jnana) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 3.1 - Anekantavada and Syadvada < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter IV.a - The nature of the Self (Jīva) in Jaina philosophy < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Chapter II.c - Classification of Pramāṇa < [Chapter II - Jaina theory of Knowledge]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 15 - Karma Theory < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 14: Sixth incarnation as Vajrajaṅgha < [Chapter I]
Part 14: Ṛṣabha’s sermon < [Chapter III]
Appendix 1.6: New and rare words < [Appendices]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)