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Cosmos 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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: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Cosmos (in Sanskrit: loka) refers to one of the 鈥�(twelve) reflections鈥� (产丑腻惫补苍腻), according to 艢ubhacandra鈥檚 J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va.鈥擳he cosmos is the place in which those who are omniscient see all things commencing with the self, both sentient and non-sentient. What is not the cosmos is known as the atmosphere. The cosmos is the shape of a palm tree filled with the three worlds, surrounded at the edge by the three winds having great speed and power. It is not produced by anyone, not sustained by anyone and not destroyed by anyone. It exists by itself, unsupported in the atmosphere. It has no beginning or end, is accomplished by itself, imperishable, without a Supreme Being and replete with objects beginning with the self. It comprises three parts being the shape of a cane stool in the lower region, like a cymbal in the middle and like a drum on the top. All living beings in the various states of existence are born and die, subject to the noose of action, in the cosmos.

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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, 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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Search found 169 books and stories containing Cosmos, The cosmos; (plurals include: Cosmoses, The cosmoses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Cosmos as elemental and ja岣峚 < [Chapter 1 - The matter of the body]

Micro-macrocosmic correlation < [Chapter 1 - The matter of the body]

Introduction to chapter 6 < [Chapter 6 - Ku峁囜笉alin墨: Pralayatrix]

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Part 4.2 - K膩la and Karma < [Chapter 2 - Jyoti岣ヅ浤乻tra and the Concept of Karman]

Cosmic and Psychic interaction through Qualitative Time < [Chapter 5 - Conclusions]

Part 2.1 - Nucleus of the Correlation and the Role of Jyoti峁 < [Chapter 4 - Constructive Survey of the Correlation of Jyoti岣ヅ浤乻tra and Karman]

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The Wheel Of The Dhamma Begins To Turn < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]

The Twelve-spoked Wheel Of Dhamma < [Forty-five Years Of Teaching]

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Verse 2734: Siva Dances Through Cosmos < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]