Proshadhapratima, Proṣadhapratimā, Proshadha-pratima: 1 definition
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Proshadhapratima 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 Proṣadhapratimā can be transliterated into English as Prosadhapratima or Proshadhapratima, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismProṣadhapratimā (प्रोषधप्रतिमा) or simply Proṣadha represents the fourth of eleven pratimā (stages) laid down for Jain laymen. Proṣadhapratimā refers to “fasting regularly, as a rule, twice a fortnight in each lunar month” according to J. L. Jaini in his “outlines of Jainism” (pp. 67-70). It is also known as Poṣadhopavāsapratimā, Poṣadhapratimā or Proṣadhopavāsapratimā.
These pratimās (e.g., proṣadha-pratimā) form a series of duties and performances, the standard and duration of which rises periodically and which finally culminates in an attitude resembling monkhood. Thus the pratimās rise by degrees and every stage includes all the virtues practised in those preceeding it. The conception of eleven pratimās appears to be the best way of exhibiting the rules of conduct prescribved for the Jaina laymen.
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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Partial matches: Proshadha, Pratima.
Full-text: Proshadha, Samayika, Poshadhopavasapratima, Proshadhopavasapratima, Poshadhapratima.
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