Yugapada: 1 definition
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Yugapada 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraYugapada (युगपद).—What is the meaning of yugapada? It means simultaneous or occurring together (at the same time). according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 1.30, “From one up to four kinds of knowledge can be possessed simultaneously (yugapada) by a single soul”.
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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Starts with: Yugapadadhikaranavacanata, Yugapadadhikaranavivaksha.
Full-text: Aryabhata.
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