Akasha Dravya: 1 definition
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Akasha Dravya 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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Atma Dharma: Principles of JainismSpace Substance; That which provides accommodation to all the other five substances, i.e., soul, matter, ether, anti-ether and time is called space substance. The space is all pervasive, and it is found in the whole of the cosmos.
(Here the readers should note that only:-
- matter (pudgala) is a material (rupi) substance and the rest of all five substances, i.e. soul, ether, anti-ether, time and space are non-material (arupi) substances;
- soul and matter substances are active and have movement, whereas the rest of the four substances, i.e., ether, anti-ether, space and time are inactive and without movement.)
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Akasha Dravya; (plurals include: Akasha Dravyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 5.6 - Divisions of other substances < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]
Verse 5.7 - Substances without-movement (niṣkriya) < [Chapter 5 - The Non-living Substances]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2.4. Dharma dravya, adharma dravya and akasha dravya < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]