Vipakavicaya, Vipākavicaya, Vipaka-vicaya: 2 definitions
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Vipakavicaya 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Vipakavichaya.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 6: Influx of karmasVipākavicaya (विपाकविचय).—One of the four types of virtuous (dharmya) meditation.—What is meant by ‘contemplation on objects of fruition of karmas’ (vipākavicaya)? To contemplate on the modes and types of results of the karmas with reference to substance, place, time and modes is called contemplation on objects of fruition of karmas.
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
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVipākavicaya (ವಿಪಾಕವಿಚಯ):—[noun] (jain.) a pondering over the process of or relation between the actions and their results and how it gets carried forward to next life or lives.
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)
Partial matches: Vipak, Vipaka, Vicaya.
Full-text: Dharmya, Dharmyadhyana.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 9.36 - The four kinds of virtuous meditation (dharmya-dhyāna) < [Chapter 9 - Stoppage and Shedding of Karmas]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Dharmadhyana (virtuous or righteous meditation) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 16: The eight karmas < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]