Solitariness: 1 definition
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Solitariness 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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsSolitariness (in Sanskrit: ekatva) or “the cycle of rebirth” refers to one of the “(twelve) reflections” (bhāvanā), according to Śubhacandra’s Jñānārṇava.—The self roams about alone in the impassable wilderness of the world which is full of great misfortune and inflamed by the fire of suffering. It takes hold of a body to experience the good and bad result from its own action by itself. Delighted with the prosperity of heaven, it alone enjoys divine pleasure in heaven continuously produced by desire. The embodied soul has no companion in union and in separation, in birth or in death nor at the time of pleasure and pain. [...] Alone, the living soul who is wise becomes a god; alone, it assumes a hellish embryo; alone, the living soul who is ignorant, driven by the passions, engages in action; alone, it gains knowledge by avoiding all mental blindness.
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)
Full-text (+81): Vaishamya, Raha, Ekakipana, Niccamga, Akelapana, Upahvara, Ekakitva, Prapanna, Akelapan, Ekatvarupatva, Prapta, Eganuppeha, Ekanupreksha, Ega, Egatta, Eka, Audasya, Audasinya, Vita, Rahas.
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Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
4.3. Yoga and Barah Bhavana < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
2.3. Types of Karma < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Tattva 6: Saṃvara (methods of impeding karma) < [Appendix 1.4: The nine tattvas]
Part 16: Gośāla’s misconduct < [Chapter III - Mahāvīra’s first six years as an ascetic]
Part 16: Resumption of Nala story < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On going to Bālakaloṇaka < [10. The monks from Kosambī (Kosambaka)]
Reviews < [January 1948]
Freedom and Maturity < [July 1969]
Sankaracharya’s Atmabodha < [December 1948]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.7 - Deep reflections (anuprekṣā) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]