Varnendriya, Varṇendriya, Varna-indriya: 1 definition
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Varnendriya 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.
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingVarṇendriya (वर्णेन्द्रिय, “sight-sense-organ”) is another word for Cakṣvindriya: one of the “five sense-organs” (pañcendriya), according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 2.19. What is the meaning of eye sense organ? The sense organ used by its owner for seeing an object of knowledge is called eyes sense organ (varṇa-indriya).
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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Partial matches: Varna, Indriya.
Full-text: Varnavaimalya, Dhivaimalya, Indriyavaimalya.
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