Sramana

Sramana is derived from

• Sanskrit "Srama"
  to exert, effort, labor or to perform austerity.

It is mixed in with the meaning

• Pakrit "Sama"
  equal, evenly distributed, to emancipate from karma.

Its Sanskrit form sramana has three meanings:

1. One who exerts himself or has diligence (Srama).
2. One who is calm and maintains equanimity (Sama). [inside]
3. One who treats every one equally (Sama). [outside]

Sramana Dharma is the predecessor of the Jain Dharma. Same tradition, based on

• exertion
• equanimity
• equality

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