In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra

Samabhirūdha (समभिरूध, “conventional”) or Samabhirūḍha refers to one of the seven types of naya (standpoint), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 1.33.—To cognize an entity by looking at its attributes as primary and secondary depending on the intentions of the speaker or listener is called naya (standpoint/viewpoint).

What are the conventional viewpoint/ samabhirūdha? To cognize an entity from a word by accepting it’s commonly understood meaning and forsaking its other meanings e.g. the word cow (Hindi gau) has several meanings but it accepts only cow as its representation.

context information

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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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Samabhirūḍha (समभिरूढ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Samabhirūḍha.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Samabhirūḍha (समभिरूढ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Samabhirūḍha.

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Full-text: Naya.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Samabhirudha, Samabhirūdha, Samabhirūḍha; (plurals include: Samabhirudhas, Samabhirūdhas, Samabhirūḍhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)

Verse 1.33 - Standpoints (naya) of Pramāṇa < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]

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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)

Part 8 - The Doctrine of Nayas < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]

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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)

Part 3.1 - Anekantavada and Syadvada < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]

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