Saragasamyama, Saraga-samyama, Sarāgasaṃyama: 2 definitions

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In Jainism
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Introduction:

Saragasamyama 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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Sarāgasaṃyama (सरागसंयम) refers to “self-restraint with attachment” and is one of the causes leading to the influx (āsrana) of karmas:

extending pleasant feelings (sātāvedanīya),
leading to birth in the heavens (daiva).

Sarāgasaṃyama is a Sanskrit technical term defined in the Tattvārthasūtra (ancient authorative Jain scripture) from the 2nd century, which contains aphorisms dealing with philosophy and the nature of reality.

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmas

1) Sarāgasaṃyama (सरागसंयम).—What is meant by self-restraint with attachment (sarāgasaṃyama)? To restraint ownself from undesirable activities towards living beings and control own sensual inclinations and refraining from the killing of the six types of living beings though with attachment is called self-restraint with attachment.

2) Sarāgasaṃyama (सरागसंयम).—What is meant by self-restraint with attachment (sarāgasaṃyama)? Practising self restraint /control with attachment is self control with attachment.

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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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Verse 6.20 - The nature of Life-Karmas (leading to birth as a celestial being) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]

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