Pramattayoga, Pramatta-yoga: 2 definitions

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Pramattayoga 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)

[«previous next»] — Pramattayoga in Jainism glossary
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five Vows

Pramattayoga (प्रमत्तयोग) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.13.—What is meant by laxity (pramatta)? It means tainted with laxities (pramāda). What is meant by lax activities (pramatta-yoga)? It means the acts performed by the soul tainted with passions.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Pramattayoga in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Pramattayōga (ಪ್ರಮತ್ತಯೋಗ):—[noun] (jain.) the quality or state of lying, making false statement in the stage of ignorance of the soul.

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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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