Jaghanyottama, Jaghanya-uttama: 1 definition
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General definition (in Jainism)
: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsJaghanyottama (啶溹啶ㄠ啶啶む啶むぎ) refers to the 鈥渓owest and highest (forms)鈥�, according to the 11th century J帽膩n膩r峁嘺va, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by 艢ubhacandra.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淎las! Having joined with the lowest and highest modes [of existence] [com.鈥攖he lowest and highest forms (箩补驳丑补苍测辞迟迟补尘补诲别丑补颈岣�)] in the period of [a life] time, this cycle of rebirth deceives the multitude of sentient beings. A god becomes [filled] with lamenting, a dog ascends to heaven, a Br膩hman might become discernible in substance [as a dog] or an insect or even a low outcaste鈥�.
Synonyms: Adhamottama.
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: Jaghanya, Uttama.
Full-text: Adhamottama.
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