Nandisutra, Nandīsūtra, Nandi-sutra: 1 definition
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Source: JAINpedia: JainismNandīsūtra (नन्दीसूत्र) discusses the five types of knowledge, particularly the two “indirect” kinds. The Anuyogadvāra-sūtra is a technical treatise on analytical methods, a kind of guide to applying knowledge.—These twin texts underscore the central status of the Jain concept of anekānta-vāda, which emphasises how meaning is nuanced and how there are many different ways of interpreting something. From this point of view, the Cūlikās can be considered to come before the other scriptures.
The Sanskrit term nandī conveys an idea of delight. It is also a technical term in Sanskrit drama for the first stanza of a play, which pays homage to one of the gods. The Nandī-sūtra of the Śvetāmbara canon, which is written in prose and verse, may be regarded as an auspicious beginning from several angles. Indeed, Muni Puṇyavijaya writes that—“It has secured the position of an auspicious introductory prayer in the beginning of Āgamavācana [the words of the Canon]”.
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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Partial matches: Sutra, Nandi, Nanti.
Full-text (+42): Anuyogadvarasutra, Theravali, Sthaviravali, Mati, Kevalajnana, Ohinana, Suya, Abhinibodhika, Manapajjavanana, Avadhijnana, Abhinibohiya, Abhinibohiyanana, Manahparyayajnana, Kevalanana, Shruta, Matijnana, Suyanana, Abhinibodhikajnana, Parokkha, Vainayiki.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 3 - Types of knowledge < [Chapter 2]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 5.4 - Cheda-sutras, Chulika-sutras and Mula-sutras < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 6 - Literature (comparing Yoga and Jainism < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
Part 5.1 - The main Twelve Angas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Subdivisions of Pañcendriyas < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]
Introduction to volume 2 < [Introductions]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Part 2 - The Date and Authorship of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa < [Introduction]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2. Jaina Scriptures (Agamas) < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.3 - Date of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]
Chapter 2.4 - Works of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]