Spardhaka: 1 definition
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Spardhaka 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: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingSpardhaka (स्पर्धक).—What is the meaning of spardhaka? The group or collection of karmas is spardhaka.
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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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 2.5 - Eighteen kinds of kṣāyopaśamika-bhāva < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]
Verse 2.6 - Twenty-one kinds of audāyika-bhāva < [Chapter 2 - Category of the Living]