Ratribhuktivirati, Ratri-bhukti-virati, Rātribhuktivirati: 1 definition
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Ratribhuktivirati 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: HereNow4U: Śrāvakācāra (Ethics of the Householder)Rātribhuktivirati (रात्रिभुक्तिविरति) refers to one of the eleven pratimās (eleven stages for becoming excellent śrāvaka).—Rātri Bhuktivirati refers to the object of Bhoga predominantly food. He who has ascended this stage neither eats food nor feeds others at night. The next stage known to as Brahmacarya-pratimā.
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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