Jain Philosophy (2) 04 – Ratna_trayi Moksha Märg (Threefold Path of Liberation) Threefold Path of Liberation (Ratna_trayi) The association of the soul with karmic matter masks the inherent qualities of the soul. Jain philosophy, asserts that a person obtains everlasting happiness when karma is completely removed from the soul. Jainism…
Jain Philosophy (2) 03 – Dharma and Its Significance
Jain Philosophy (2) 03 – Dharma and Its Significance Everyone has his or her own individual meaning of what religion is. To some it represents good conduct and humanitarianism, to others, meditation and philosophy, yet to others it may be about ceremonies and rituals. These are all various aspects of…
Jain Philosophy (2) 02 – Pancha Parmeshtis (Five Reverend Personalities)
Jain Philosophy (2) 02 – Pancha Parmeshtis (Five Reverend Personalities) Namaskär Mahämantra Namo Arihantänam Namo Siddhänam Namo Äyariyänam Namo Uvajjhäyänam Namo Loe Savva Sähunam Eso Pancha Namukkäro Savva Päva Ppanäsano Mangalänam Cha Savvesim Padhamam Havai Mangalam Namo Arihantänam I bow to Arihantas who have achieved enlightenment by overcoming inner enemies…
Chapter 31 – Jain Festivals and Celebrations
Chapter 31 – Jain Festivals and Celebrations Jainism has a rich tradition of rituals and festivals. Jain rituals and festivals emphasize the spiritual aspects of Jainism. During Jain festivals, many events of Lord Mahävir’s life are acted out in symbolic form to bring out the message of Lord Mahävir in…
Chapter 30 – History of Jain Sects and Scriptures
Chapter 30 – History of Jain Sects and Scriptures Lord Mahävir’s preachings were orally compiled into many texts (scriptures) by his disciples. These scriptures are known as Jain Ägam or Ägam Sutras. The Ägam Sutras teach great reverence for all forms of life, strict codes of vegetarianism, asceticism, compassion, nonviolence,…
Chapter 27 – Bhävanä (Reflections)
Chapter 27 – Bhävanä (Reflections) Jain religion puts a significant emphasis on the thought process of a human being. A person’s behavior and his actions are the reflection of his internal thoughts. It is not only the action but also intention behind the action results in the accumulation of Karma. …
