Mrishanandi, Mṛṣānandī, Mrisha-anandi: 1 definition

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Mrishanandi 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 Mṛṣānandī can be transliterated into English as Mrsanandi or Mrishanandi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmas

Mṛṣānandī (मृषानन्दी, “untruth enjoying”).—One of the four types of cruel-concentration (raudra-dhyāna);—What is meant by ‘untruth enjoying’ (mṛṣānandī) concentration? Thinking of speaking lies as a source of pleasure, to be engrossed in planning and organizing untruth activities is called untruth concentration.

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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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