2023 March

0.5 Development of the Jaina Concept of Soul

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

Development of the Jaina Concept of Soul Dr. Mohan Lai Mehta The Acarangu uses the terms cittavat, jiva, atman etc. for the animate, sentient, living or conscious substance, i. e. soul. The inanimate substance is signi- fied by the terms acitta, acetana, etc. The words prana, bhuta and sattva have also been used to indicate...

Tattvarth Sutra Chapter 2 (Que-Ans.)

March 28, 2023jambudweepTatvaarth Sutra Q.A.

Tattvarth Sutra Chapter 2 The Category of the Living SUTRA NO. 1 aupaśamika-ksāyikau bhāvau miśraśca jīvasya svatattvamaudayika-pāriṇāmikankau Meaning: The distinctive characteristics of the soul are the dispositions (thought-activities) arising from subsidence, destruction, destruction-cum-subsidence of karmas (miśra), the rise of karmas (audayika)and the inherent-nature / innate-nature (pāriṇāmika) or capacity of the soul. Q.II.1.1 How many and...

Tattvarth Sutra Chapter 1 (Que-Ans.)

March 28, 2023jambudweepTatvaarth Sutra Q.A.

Tattvarth Sutra Chapter 1 Faith and Knowledge Presented by- Dr. Sugan Jain, Delhi SUTRA NO. 1 Samyagdarśan-jñāna cāritrāṇi moksamārgah Meaning:Right faith, right knowledge and right conduct all together constitute the path to liberation. Q.I.1.1 What is the meaning of the word ‘right’ (samyak)?A.1.1.1 The word ‘right’ here is synonymous with correct /true /real...

0.6 A Distinct Characteristic of Jaina Path of Liberation

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

A Distinct Characteristic of Jaina Path of Liberation Dr. Dayanand Bhargavs 1. The ultimate aim is to attain a state of consciousness where there is no activity-physical, mental or vocal. This being the last mage is the last of fourteen stages of spiritual development which is known as ayoga-kevall meaning that all yogas or activities...

0.4 Is Jainism 3,000 Years Old ?

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

Is Jainism 3,000 Years Old ? Dr. Sulekh C. Jain What am I--- Where have I come from ?-- What am I here for ? Since the beginning of time, humanity has sought answers to these troubling questions and has attempted to unravel the mysteries of creation and the cosmos through religious and metaphysical...

0.3 Antiquity Of Jaina Tradition

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

Antiquity Of Jaina Tradition Dr. Vilas Sangave Jaina Tradition and Hinduism The Jaina tradition of 24 Tirthankaras seems to have been accepted by the Hindus, like the Buddhists, as could be seen from their ancient scriptures. The Hindus, indeed, never disputed the fact that Jainism was founded by Rishabadeva and placed his time almost...

0.2 Manuscript Libraries of Moodbidri-Jain Math (South India)

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

Manuscript Libraries of Moodbidri-Jain Math (South India) Joana yogi Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Swamiji (Moodbidri) Moodbidri has been an important centre of Jainism from times immemorial, and it is known from History that Jainism landed its foot in this region in the first Century A.D. One Bhootlla Pandya, a rich Jaina merchant is said to have started...

0.1 The Concept of Man in Jainism

March 28, 2023jambudweepJain Philosophy & Culture

The Concept of Man in Jainism Karmayogi Charukeerthi Bhattarak Swamiji (Shravanabelagola) In Jainism self-realisation is accomplished through personal purity and remunciation . Jainism considers man as a wanderer and wayfarer. There is little regard for worldly life and its accomplishments Emphasis is laid more on man's inward life. High code of spiritual discipline is encouraged...

JAINISM

March 28, 2023jambudweep

JAINISM Jainism Is One Of The Most Ancient Religions Of The Indian Land. It Is Supposed To Be The Eternal Religion, In Which Any Soul Can Become God. In The Centre Of This Universe The First Island Is Jambudweep.In This There Are Shatkaal Changes In The Bharat Shetra And The Airawat Kshetra The First Period...

Dilwara Temples

March 28, 2023jambudweepHistorical Jain Teerth

Dilwara Temples Dilwara The Aravali Range that divides the Thar Desert in its west from the semi-arid regions as well as fertile regions in the eastern Rajasthan, has its highest peak in the Mount Abu area, the Guru Shikhar. Its altitude is 1722 meters or 5650 feet above sea level. It is about 15 km...

Month: March 2023