Definition of "ajiva" [ajiva]

• All inanimate objects (noun)

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• "In the early days, many had adopted this special ajiva vocation chiefly to escape from the drudgery of domesticity and a regular job."
• "Correct livelihood or occupation (Samyag-ajiva), avoiding immoral occupations, such as prostitute, slaughterer, hunter, dealer in alcohol or weaponry or narcotics …"