Adarshavidya, Ādarśavidyā, Adarsha-vidya: 1 definition

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Adarshavidya 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 Ādarśavidyā can be transliterated into English as Adarsavidya or Adarshavidya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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Source: HereNow4U: Jaina Pāribhāṣika Śabdakośa

Ādarśavidyā (आदर्शविद्या) or simply Ādarśa refers to a type of Vidyā (occult science) as defined in the Jaina Pāribhāṣika Śabdakośa.—Ādarśa refers to that Vidyā, through which reflection of a patient in the mirror is effaced and the patient is cured.

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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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