Vaikriyakamishra, Vaikriyakamiśra, Vaikriyaka-mishra: 1 definition

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Vaikriyakamishra 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.

The Sanskrit term Vaikriyakamiśra can be transliterated into English as Vaikriyakamisra or Vaikriyakamishra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmas

Vaikriyakamiśra (वैक्रियकमिश्र).—One of the seven types kāyayoga (body activities);—What is meant by ‘celestial mixed’ (vaikriyakamiśra-kāyayoga)? Before the celestial body achieves completions; the vibrations of the space-points of the soul caused by the protean body in association with the kārmaṇa body are called vaikriyaka-miśra-kāyayoga.

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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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