Pakhandavacana, Pākhaṇḍavacana, Pakhanda-vacana: 1 definition
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Pakhandavacana 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pakhandavachana.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsPākhaṇḍavacana (पाखण्डवचन) refers to the “teachings of heretics”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Some person destroys himself, someone is destroyed by those who have destroyed [themselves] and someone is diverted from the path [to liberation] by the teachings of fierce heretics [com.—rudra-pākhaṇḍavacana—‘the instructions of dreadful heretics’]. Having abandoned the ruby of discrimination that fulfils all desires the one who is stupid is occupied with ideas that are unconsidered and pleasing”.
Synonyms: Pākhaṇḍaśāsana, Pāṣaṇḍaśāsana, Pāṣaṇḍavacana.
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)
Partial matches: Vacana, Pakhanda.
Full-text: Pashandavacana, Pashandashasana, Pakhandashasana.
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