Aparigraha
Aparigraha (Non-attachment) The third main principle in Jainism is aparigraha(non-attachment). According to Tattvarthasutra (compendium of Jain principles). “Infatuation is attachment to possessions”.
Samavsharan
Samavsharan Samavsharan or Samosharana. "Refuge to All" is a term for the divine preaching hall of the Tirthankara. The word ''samavasarana'' is derived from two words, ''sama'' meaning general and ''avasara'' meaning opportunity. A place where all have a common opportunity of acquiring the wisdom. The divine pavilion is built by heavenly beings ''devas'' after...
Historical Founder of Jainism
Historical Founder of Jainism Rishabhdev is the Historical Founder of Jainism The world has been grossly mistaken about the age of Jainism. Today from the excavated seals and images it is certain that Jainism was flourishing at the date of the Mohenjo-Daro Civilization, over 5,000 year ago. But the last word should certainly go to...
Santhara
Sallekhanā Sallekhanā (also Santhara , Samadhi-marana, Sanyasana-marana ) refers to a natural practice of giving up food when death is very near. In Jainism, it is prescribed both for the householder and ascetics. Sallekhana is made up from two words ''sal'' (meaning properly) and ''lekhana'', which means to thin out. Properly thinning out of the...
Jaina Dualism: A Philosophical And Scientific Analysis
Jaina dualism: A Philosophical And Scientific Analysis Abstract The basic form of dualism is substance dualism, the mind and body are composed of two different substances. In this article the author explains the dualism related to brain, mind, and consciousness in the human being. He considered these three factors independent but explained. The mind gives...
Shri Bhagat Ram Jain
Shri Bhagat Ram Jain Shri Bhagat Ram Jain son of Shri Deep Chand Jain is a devoted and dedicated worker well known in many parts of the country. He was born at Gohana (Haryana) on August 29, 1915. Married to Smt. Padamshri in 1931 PROMINENT JAINS 119 he has one son and one daughter. He...
Shri Balwant Singh Jain
Shri Balwant Singh Jain Shri Balwant Singh Jain son of Shri Bharat Singh Jain has to his credit many achievements in the field of educational and social service. He was born at Sonepat (Haryana) on August 15, 1912. Married to Smt. Angoori Devi in 1929 he has three sons and two daughters. He came from...
Shri B.K. Vora
Shri B.K. Vora Shri Bhogilal Khushalchand Vora son of Shri K. T. Vora is General Manager of Punjab National Bank at its Head Office at 5 Parliament Street, New Delhi. He was born on December 18, 1921 at Sardhar, Distt. Rajkot (Gujarat). Married to Smt. Taramati B. Vora on March 1, 1945 he has one...
Shri Banarsi Das Oswal
Shri Banarsi Das Oswal Shri Banarsi Das Oswal son of late Shri Milkhi Ram Oswal is highly respectable elderly person among the Jains of Delhi because of his congenial, smiling and accomodating nature and sincere services rendered to the society in many fields. He was born at Hoshyarpur in Punjab. He came to Delhi in...
Shri Bal Kishan Das Jain
Shri Bal Kishan Das Jain Shri Bal Kishan Das Jain the eldest son of Shri Shri Chand Jain joined his father's partnership firm M/s. Shri Chand Trilok Chand in 1954 after graduation from Delhi University. The present independent firm M/s. Shri Chand Pradeep Kumar Jain was established in 1970. It deals in all varieties of...