Pratisevanakushila, Pratisevana-kushila, Pratisevanakuśīla: 1 definition
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Pratisevanakushila 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.
The Sanskrit term Pratisevanakuśīla can be transliterated into English as Pratisevanakusila or Pratisevanakushila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasPratisevanakuśīla (प्रतिसेवनकुशील).—One of the two type of kuśīla ascetics (nirgrantha-muni);—Who are pratisevana-kuśīla? The ascetics who observe both the primary and secondary vows completely but are occasionally lax in secondary vows due to attachment with their body and implements of self restraint are called pratisevana-kuśīla.
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: Kushila, Pratisevana.
Full-text: Kushila, Vitarka, Leshya, Pratisevana.
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