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Prakritibandha, ʰṛtԻ, Prakriti-bandha: 1 definition

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Prakritibandha 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 ʰṛtԻ can be transliterated into English as Prakrtibandha or Prakritibandha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Prakritibandha in Jainism glossary
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmas

ʰṛtԻ (प्रकृतिबन्�) is another name for Prakṛti (“species�) and refers to one of the four kinds of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra chapter 8.—Accordingly, “What is meant by species of bondage (ṛtԻ)? The innate nature of the bondage is called species of bondage. Knowledge obscuring etc are the eight kinds of species of bondage�.

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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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