Shrutakevali, Śrutakevalī, Shruta-kevali: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shrutakevali 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.
The Sanskrit term Śrutakevalī can be transliterated into English as Srutakevali or Shrutakevali, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmasŚrutakevalī (श्रुतकेवली, “scriptural-omniscient”).—A person who knows the 11 limbs of 12 limbs of Jain canons and 14 pūrvas is called śutakevalī (‘scriptural-omniscient’).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŚrutakēvali (ಶ್ರುತಕೇವಲಿ):—[noun] (jain.) a man who has acquired knowledge by reading scriptures and hearing from holy men.
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Śrutakēvaḷi (ಶ್ರುತಕೇವಳಿ):—[noun] = ಶ್ರುತಕೇವಲಿ [shrutakevali].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shruta, Kevali.
Starts with: Shrutakevalin.
Full-text: Sthulabhadra, Cutakevali, Purvavid.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.37 - The first two types of pure meditation (śukladhyāna) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Verse 9.41 - Definition of Pṛthaktvavitarka and Ekatvavitarka < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Verse 9.38 - The last two types of pure meditation (śukladhyāna) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 2.2 - Right knowledge (samyak jnana) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]