Bhavna: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Hindi
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Introduction:

Bhavna means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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: Jainism Literature Center: Jain Fundamentals

The reflections are also called Anuprekshas, longings, thoughts, aspirations, or Bhavnas.

Anitya Bhavna (Impermanence of the world),
Asarana Bhavna (No one provides protection),
Samsara Bhavna (No permanent relationship in universe)
Ekatva Bhavna (Solitude of the soul),
Anyatva Bhavna (Separateness),
Asuci Bhavna (Impureness of the body),
Asrava Bhavna (Influx of karma),
Samvara Bhavna (Stoppage of influx of karma),
Nirjara Bhavna (Shedding of karma),
Loka Bhavna (Transitory of universe),
Bodhi Durlabh Bhavna (Unattainability of right faith knowledge and conduct)
and Dharma Bhavna (Unattainability of true preceptor, scriptures, and religion).

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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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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Bhavna in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) sentiment, feeling, emotion; ~[maya/yukta] sentimental, emotional; [bhavanaom ko bhadakana] to blow the coals, to fan the flames of passion..—bhavna (भावना) is alternatively transliterated as Bhāvanā.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bhavna; (plurals include: Bhavnas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Acknowledgement

Twelve reflections (cintana-anupreksa) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]

Part 5 - Jain scriptures and Spiritual teachers < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]

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Chapter LXXXII - Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers of anima-minuteness &c. < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]

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