English Meaning of avidya

Meaning of 'avidya'

f S Erroneous apprehension through the illusiveness of the material world; admission of these unrealities as real; error or ignorance as opp. to knowledge. Ex. jivasi ṃa0 asadha- rana. To avidya or Ignorance are ascribed the two envelopments of the Pure spirit or Divine particle called sthuladeha & lingadeha.

Meaning of अविद्या

f S Erroneous apprehension through the illusiveness of the material world; admission of these unrealities as real; error or ignorance as opp. to knowledge. Ex. जिवासीं अ0 असाधा- रण. To अविद्या or Ignorance are ascribed the two envelopments of the Pure spirit or Divine particle called स्थूलदेह & लिंगदेह.

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