Vastutattvajnana, Vastutattvājñāna, Vastutattva-ajnana: 1 definition
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Vastutattvajnana 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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsVastutattvājñāna (वस्तुतत्त्वाज्ञान) refers to the “ignorance of the reality of things”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he speaks about the ignorance of the reality of things (vastutattvājñānam) for those who have adopted a heterodox doctrine (kudṛṣṭīnāṃ)]—Those who have adopted a heterodox doctrine, lacking in [knowledge of the highest] reality, proclaim various doctrines. They are not aware of the reality of things because they are not competent to examine that [doctrine]. The doctrine is said to be forbearance, humility, purity, straightforwardness, truth and restraint, celibacy, asceticism, renunciation and non-possession”.
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: Vastutattva, Ajnana.
Full-text: Tattvajnana.
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