Nirayavali, Nirayāvalī, Nirayāvali: 1 definition
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Nirayavali 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: University of Cambridge: JainismNirayāvalī (निरयावली) or Nirayāvalīsūtra (Nirayāvaliyāo) refers to a scripture of the Śvetāmbara 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nirayavalika, Nirayavalikasutra, Nirayavalisutra.
Full-text: Nirayavalisutra, Videhiputta.
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Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 8 - Rājagṛha supreme seat (c): Jaina sources < [Chapter II - Origin and Function of Rājagṛha as the seat of Monarchy]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2. Jaina Scriptures (Agamas) < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]