Significance of Purva
In Finnish:Purva; In Spanish:Purva
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Hindu concept of 'Purva'
In Hinduism, Purva signifies direction, particularly 'east', and implies mutuality in regions or temporal divisions, despite potential contradictions in orientation. It encapsulates concepts of directionality and spatial relations within spiritual and temporal contexts.
From:Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A word invariably used to denote Direction (Dik) but can also imply mutual requirement when applied to Regions or divisions of Time.[1](2) A term used to refer to something 'in front' or 'east' despite possible directional contradictions.[2]
Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Jain concept of 'Purva'
Purva in Jainism signifies ancient teachings and lost scriptures, encompassing knowledge understood by a select few. It relates to spiritual insights, time measurement, and the influence of prior existences on spiritual progress within Jain philosophy.
From:Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A reference to the fourteen ancient texts or teachings known and understood by six hundred and ten individuals.[3](2) Knowledge pertaining to previous teachings or ancient scriptures, known by thirty-seven hundred individuals.[4](3) Knowledge segments understood and transmitted by the disciples.[5](4) A measure of time indicating the duration since the Master’s moksha, emphasizing the passage of time during the King’s indulgences.[6](5) Ancient teachings or knowledge that some individuals among the monks and nuns were known to possess.[7]
From:Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) Specific categories of knowledge relating to spiritual insights, mentioned in the context of agama-vyavahara.[8](2) A lengthy period of 84 million years, as illustrated in Jaina philosophy for representing substantial durations.[9]
From:Acaranga-sutra
(1) Earlier sacred texts mentioned in Jaina tradition that are believed to have been lost over time.[10]
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.