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Drigdosha, Drish-dosha, ṛgṣa: 1 definition

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Drigdosha 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.

The Sanskrit term ṛgṣa can be transliterated into English as Drgdosa or Drigdosha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Drigdosha in Jainism glossary
: archive.org: Jaina Yoga

ṛgṣa (दृग्दो�).—The twenty-five blemishes (ṛg-ṣa) generally held to be the eight madas, the three ūḍh, the six ⲹٲԲ, and the eight ṣa. These blemishes are carried to a higher total in someworks such as the Ratnasāra, which adds to the above list the seven bhayas or types of fear, the five پ, and the seven vicesor vyasanas.

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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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