Tag: Jain 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...

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...

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...

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...