Samkalpi, Saṃkalpī: 1 definition
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Samkalpi 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsSaṃkalpī (संकल्पी) refers to “intentional violence” and represents one of the four types of violence (hiṃsā) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.13. What is meant by intentional violence (saṃkalpī)? Violence committed with the intention of injuring or killing others is called ‘intentional violence’.
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)
Starts with: Samkalpika, Samkalpisu, Samkalpita, Samkalpitavya, Sankalpita.
Full-text: Himsa.
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