Rasatyaga, Rasatyāga, Rasa-tyaga: 1 definition
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Rasatyaga 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraRasatyāga (रसत्याग) means “giving up choice food” and represents a characteristic of the six-fold outer penance: one of the two kinds of tapas, according to chapter 1.1 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism. Accordingly, in the sermon of Sūri Dharmaghoṣa:—“[...] that is called penance (tapas) that burns away karma. Outer penance is fasting, etc., and inner is confession and penance, etc. [...] Fasting (anaśana), partial fasting (aunodarya), limitation of food (vṛtteḥ. saṃksepaṇa), giving up choice food (rasatyāga), bodily austerities (anukleśa), and avoidance of all useless motion (līnatā) are, called outer penance”.
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: Tyaga, Rasa, Raca.
Full-text: Anuklesha, Vrittisamkshepa, Anasana, Aunodarya, Linata, Tapas.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Tattva 7: Nirjarā (destruction of karma) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]
Part 17: Incarnation as Nandana < [Chapter I - Previous births of Mahāvīra]
Part 3: The sermon of Sūri Dharmaghoṣa < [Chapter I]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
External Austerities (Tapas) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 200 - Bhartṛyajña Prescribes Expiatory Rites < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]