Pannavana, Paṇṇavaṇā: 3 definitions
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Pannavana 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: archive.org: Sum Jaina Canonical SutrasPaṇṇavaṇā (पण्णवणा).—The Paṇṇavaṇā is the fourth upāṅga which is ascribed to Ajjasāma (Āryaśyāma) who is said to have lived 376 or 386 years after Mahāvīra’s death. It consists of 36 sections dealing with:
- Prajñāpaṇā (paṇṇavaṇā),
- Sthānā (ṭhāṇā),
- Bahuvaktavya (bahuvattavvaya),
- Sthiti,
- Viśeṣa,
- Vyutkrānti (Vakkanti),
- Ucchvāsa (ūsāsa),
- Saṃjñā (Sannā),
- Yoni (joṇi),
- Carama,
- Bhāṣā,
- Sarīra,
- Pariṇāma,
- Kaṣāya,
- Indriya (indiya),
- Prayoga (paoga),
- Leśyā (lessā),
- Kāyasthiti (kāyaṭṭhii),
- Saṃyaktva (sammatta),
- Antakriya,
- Avagāhanāsthāna (ogāhaṇāsaṃṭhāṇa),
- Kriya (kiriya),
- Karma,
- Karmabandha,
- Karmavedaka (kammaveya),
- Vedabandhak (veyabandha),
- Vedavedaka (veyaveya),
- Āhāra,
- Upayoga (uvaoga),
- Darśanatā,
- Saṃjñā (sanni),
- Saṃyama (saṃjaya),
- Avadhi,
- Pravicaraṇā,
- Vedanā,
- Samudghāta (samugghāya)
It deals with Jain philosophy. It is also known as Paṇṇavaṇā-Bhagavatī.
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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Paṇṇavaṇa (पण्णवण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Prajñāpana.
2) Paṇṇavaṇā (पण्णवणा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Prajñāpanā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPannavaṇa (ಪನ್ನವಣ):—
1) [noun] an archaic tax levied on betel leaves.
2) [noun] an officer in charge of collecting tax in a market.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Full-text: Prajnapana, Pannaya, Tejaskaya.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 5 - On the infernal beings (Nārakas): their life-span, respiration and intake < [Chapter 1]
Part 1 - Bondage of karma < [Chapter 9]
Part 9 - On tinges (leśyā) < [Chapter 2]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 2.1 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]
Chapter 2.4 - Works of Haribhadrasūri < [Chapter 2 - Life, Date and Works of Ācārya Haribhadrasūri]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 5.2 - Twelve additional Upangas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]