Pramattasamyata, Pramattasaṃyata, Pramatta-samyata: 1 definition
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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasPramattasaṃyata (प्रमत्तसंयत).—Which living beings are called as ‘self-restraint with laxity’ (pramattasaṃyata)? The non vigilant monks, who perform their duties but are subject to flaws associated with laziness/pride.
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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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.34 - The possessors of the four types of sorrowful meditation < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 4 - Stages of spiritual elevation (guna-sthanakas) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter V.c - Prabhācandra’s refutation of Bauddha and Sāṃkhya view of Karman < [Chapter V - Bondage and Liberation]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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