Stokakshaya, Stokakṣaya, Stoka-kshaya: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Stokakṣaya can be transliterated into English as Stokaksaya or Stokakshaya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsStokakṣaya (स्तोकक्षय) refers to a “small diminution” (in shameful deeds), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Also when a corporeal [soul] who is complete, having consciousness, with five senses [and] possessing limbs thus comes into being among the plants and animals then it is not because of a very small diminution in shameful deeds [com.—because of a small diminution in wicked deeds (stokapāpakarmakṣayāt)]. When sentient beings attain here the human state endowed with attributes characterized by place, birth, etc. that is because of the insignificance of [their] actions, I think”.
Synonyms: Svalpakṣaya.
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)
Partial matches: Kshaya, Stoka.
Full-text: Svalpakshaya.
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