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Arppana

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

among the Buddhists, is one form of entire self-control, or samadhi, which is "like a man .who rises from his seat and walks steadily for the space of a whole day; as when it is received the mind continues in one even frame, undisturbed and unshaken." To attain this calm self-possession, it is necessary for a man to be careful in seven matters-viz. his residence, the road he traverses, his conversation, his company, his food, the season, and the position of the body.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Arppana'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/arppana.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.