Bhogopabhogavrata, Bhogopabhoga-vrata: 1 definition
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Bhogopabhogavrata 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)
: Google Books: Comparative Religion (Jainism)Bhogopabhogavrata (啶啶椸啶き啷嬥啶掂啶班い).鈥擝hogopabhogavrata refers to 鈥渧ow of limitations of objects of daily use鈥�, and represents a vrata (vow) under the classification of 驳耻峁嘺惫谤补迟补 according to 艢vet膩mbara, while Digambara includes it under 艣颈办峁Ｄ乿谤补迟补. Bhogopabhoga-vrata refers to putting limit to the objects of daily use so as to minimise attachment to wordly objects. The main idea behind this vrata is that objects which are not necessary should be renounced, so that gradual sense of detachment from worldly objects may be developed.
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, 鈥榮elf-reliance鈥�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Partial matches: Vrata.
Full-text: Vrata, Trasaghata, Pramada, Bahuvadha, Anishta, Anupasevya, Bhoga, Ahimsavrata.
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