Vibhangavadhi, Vibhaṅgāvadhi, Vibhanga-avadhi: 1 definition

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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra

Vibhaṅgāvadhi (विभङ्गावधि).—What is false clairvoyance called? It is called vibhaṅgāvadhi or erroneous clairvoyance. according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 1.31, “Sensory knowledge, scriptural knowledge and clairvoyance may also be erroneous knowledge”.

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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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