Tiryagloka, Tiryanc-loka: 1 definition
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Tiryagloka 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 ReflectionsTiryagloka (तिर्यग्लोक) refers to the “world of animals and plants”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “In the world of the gods, in the world of men and in the plant and animal world (ca tiraści narake'pi ca) [com.—tiryagloka—‘the world of animals and plants’], and also in hell, there is not that womb, not that form, not that place, not that family, there is not that suffering, not any pleasure [and] not that mode wherein these sentient beings are not destroyed by [their] comings and goings continually”.
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: Tiryag, Loka, Tiryanc.
Starts with: Tiryaglokadhatu.
Full-text: Lokapurusha.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Tiryagloka, Tiryanc-loka, Tiryañc-loka, Tiryag-loka; (plurals include: Tiryaglokas, lokas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 3.7 - The transverse world (tiryagloka) < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Verse 4.19 - The sixteen Kalpa, nine Graiveyaka and five Anuttara < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 3.1 - The lower world (adholoka) < [Chapter 3 - The Lower World and the Middle World]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor disciples (iv): sangs rgyas ston pa < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 2.3: new and rare words < [Appendices]