Viparinamanupreksha, Vipariṇāmānuprekṣā, Viparinama-anupreksha: 1 definition
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Viparinamanupreksha 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 Vipariṇāmānuprekṣā can be transliterated into English as Viparinamanupreksa or Viparinamanupreksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsVipariṇāmānuprekṣā (विपरिणामानुप्रेक्षा) (Prakrit: Vippariṇāmāṇuppehā) refers to “ reflection on the change of things” and represents one of the four types of “pure meditation” (śukladhyāna), a classification of the “meditation” (Dhyāna), according to the Sthānāṅga Sūtra chapter 4.1.—The classification of meditation in the Sthānāṅga Sūtra comprises four kinds [e.g. “pure” (sukka/śukla)]. [...] The four reflections that are prescribed for pure meditation (sukkajhāṇa), [e.g., reflection on the change of things (vippariṇāmāṇuppehā/vipariṇāmānuprekṣā), ...].—Cf Aupapātika Sūtra and Bhagavatī (Bhagavaī), also known as the Vyākhyāprajñapti (Viyāhapannatti).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Anupreksha, Viparinama.
Full-text: Viparinama, Vipparinamanuppeha, Anuppeha, Sukkajhana, Shukladhyana, Anupreksha.
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