Bakusha, aka: Bakuśa; 2 Definition(s)



The Sanskrit term Bakuśa can be transliterated into English as Bakusa or Bakusha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

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Bakuśa (बकुश, “tainted”).—One of the five types of ascetics (nirgrantha-muni);—Bakuśa literally means ‘spotted’. The saint who observes the primary vows without any flaws but have the inclination /tendencies to adore their body or implements of self restraint are called the tainted.

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 9: Influx of karmas
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Marathi-English dictionary

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bākūsa (बाकूस).—a Dry, pithless &c. See bākasa.

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary
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