Satyanuvrata, Satyāṇuvrata, Satya-anuvrata: 1 definition
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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsSatyāṇuvrata (सत्याणुव्रत) refers to the “minor vow of truthfulness” according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.20.—What is the minor vow of truthfulness (satya-aṇuvrata)? Not to speak injurious and false words under the influence of attachment /aversion or delusion is called the minor vow of truthfulness.
According to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.26, what are the five transgressions of the minor vow of truthfulness (satya-aṇuvrata)? Perverted teachings (mithyopadeśa), divulging secret (rahobhyākhyāna), forgery (kūtalekhakriyā), misappropriation (nyāsāpahāra) and proclaiming other’s thoughts (sākāramantrabheda) are the five transgressions of the minor vow of truthfulness.
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: Anuvrata, Satya.
Full-text: Rahobhyakhyana, Kutalekhakriya, Mithyopadesha, Nyasapahara, Sakaramantrabheda, Anuvrata.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.26 - The transgressions of the minor vow of truthfulness < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
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Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
The five Anuvratas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]