Tiryancayu, Tiryanc-ayu, վⲹñ: 1 definition
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Tiryancayu 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Tiryanchayu.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmasվⲹñ (तिर्यञ्चाय�) or simply վⲹñ refers to “sub-human realms or states of existence� and represents one of the four divisions of Ā, or “life determining (karmas)�, which represents one of the eight types of Prakṛti-bandha (species bondage): one of the four kinds of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra chapter 8. վⲹñ can also be spelled as վⲹñs. What is meant by sub-human life (پⲹñ-)? The karmas rise of which causes the body of the living beings stay in sub human realm is life in sub- human realm.

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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Partial matches: Tiryanc, Ayu.
Starts with: Tiryancayus.
Full-text: Tiryancayus, Tiryanca, Ayu.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 8.10 - The four kinds of fe-determining karma (āyus) < [Chapter 8 - Bondage of Karmas]
Verse 8.25 - The types of karmas that constitute merit (puṇya) < [Chapter 8 - Bondage of Karmas]
Verse 10.2 - The annihilation of all karmas is liberation (mokṣa) < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 1.2: types of karma < [Appendices]