Sevanaphala, Sevana-phala: 1 definition
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Sevanaphala 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 ReflectionsSevanaphala (啶膏啶掂え啶げ) refers to 鈥渞esult of devotion (to teachings)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, 鈥淸com.鈥擧e speaks about the result of devotion to other teachings (补苍测补艣腻蝉补苍补蝉别惫补苍补辫丑补濒补尘)]鈥擜lso the unconsidered and pleasing teachings, which are vile, of those who are bad are practised by people who are controlled by [their] tongue and genitals, etc. The jewel of enlightenment is not easily obtained again for men in the ocean of life like a jewel of great value that has fallen from the hand into a great ocean鈥�.
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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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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