What does Bhavanasamvasah mean
In Jain Dharma, Bhāvanāsamvāsah means dwelling or living together in the same mental disposition or inner भावना—that is, association based on similar thoughts, values, and spiritual state.
In simple words:
- Bhāvanā = inner feeling, thought, contemplation, disposition
- Samvāsah = living together, association, close companionship
So the term points to the influence of one’s inner environment and company on the soul’s state. In Jain teachings, this is important because good association, right contemplation, and pure bhāvanā help the soul move toward liberation, while impure association can increase bondage.
If you want, I can also explain it in simple Gujarati/Hindi Jain meaning.