Vaikriyaka: 2 definitions
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Vaikriyaka 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)
Vaikriyaka (वैक्रियक).—One of the seven types kāyayoga (body activities);—What is meant by ‘celestial / protean’ vaikriyaka-kāyayoga? The vibrations of the space-points of the soul caused by the protean body are called vaikriyaka-kāyayoga or ‘gross body activities’.
What is the maximum duration of the celestial body? The maximum period of existence for a celestial body is thirty-three ocean-measured-periods.
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
Vaikriyaka (ವೈಕ್ರಿಯಕ):—[noun] (jain.) the subtle body that causes changes in the gross or physical body.
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Vaikrīyaka (ವೈಕ್ರೀಯಕ):—[noun] = ವೈಕ್ರಿಯಕ [vaikriyaka].
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)
Starts with (+0): Vaikriyaka Sharir, Vaikriyakamishra, Vaikriyakasharira.
Full-text (+0): Vaikriyakasharira, Vaikriyakamishra, Vaikriyaka Sharir, Vaikriyika, Taijas Sharir, Ahar Vargana, Kayayoga, Sharir.
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Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2.3. Physical Bodies and Psychical Bodies < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
5.5. Types of Metaphysical Bodies < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter IV.b - Two bodies of the Self (subtle and gross) < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]