Jain Philosophy (2) 19 – Nirjarä and Moksha (Eradication and Liberation) Nirjarä (Eradication of Karma) Every worldly soul happens to be confined (not free). The imprisonment is due to the bondage of Karma (Bandha). To be free, Jiva has to eradicate the Karma by which he is bound. The process…
Jain Philosophy (2) 18 – Samvar (Prevention)
Jain Philosophy (2) 18 – Samvar (Prevention) Samvar (Prevention of Karma) The process of stopping the influx of Karma is called Samvar. Pure(Highly spiritual) internal state of the soul causes the restraint of the mental, vocal and bodily activities which in turn inhibits the inflow of karmic matter(Samvar). The higher…
Jain Philosophy (2) 17 – Bandha (Bondage of Karma)
Jain Philosophy (2) 17 – Bandha (Bondage of Karma) Bandha (Bondage of Karma) Process of Bondage Karma particles attracted to the soul by Ashrav and then they get attached (bonded) to the soul. This process is called bondage of Karma. The main reason for the bondage is Mithyatva (ignorance), Kashäya…
Jain Philosophy (2) 16 – Äsrava (Influx of Karma)
Jain Philosophy (2) 15 – Nava_tattva (Nine Fundamentals)
Jain Philosophy (2) 15 – Nava_tattva (Nine Fundamentals) Nava_tattva: Nava_tattva or nine fundamentals are the essence of Jain philosophy. People, who have understood Jainism correctly, reflect it in their conduct, behavior, thinking and day to day activities. Once we understand and follow Jainism, we will see a positive transformation in…
Jain Philosophy (2) 14 – Shad Dravya (Six Universal Substances)
Jain Philosophy (2) 13 – Tripadi (Three Pronouncements)
Jain Philosophy (2) 13 – Tripadi (Three Pronouncements) Utpäd, Vyaya, and Dhrauvya Shraman Bhagawän Mahävir expounded and established the Jain philosophy and communicated it to his first disciple, Indrabhuti Gautam and ten other Ganadhars (Chief disciples), in three phrases, which constitute the foundation of the Jain philosophy; and lays down…
Jain Philosophy (2) 11 – Swädhyäy (Study of Self)
Jain Philosophy (2) 11 – Swädhyäy (Study of Self) Introduction The simple meaning of Swädhyäy is “to study.” The word Swädhyäy consists of two words, Sva and Adhyäya. Sva means self, and (soul is the self). Adhyäya means study. Therefore, Swädhyäy means a study of one’s own self. Reading, listening…
Jain Philosophy (2) 10 – Jain Concept of Devotion (Bhakti / Prayer)
Jain Philosophy (2) 09 – Bhävanäs (Reflections or Contemplations)
Jain Philosophy (2) 09 – Bhävanäs (Reflections or Contemplations) Introduction Jain religion puts a significant emphasis on the thought process of a human being, as thought process put deepest impact on the human brain. A person’s behavior and his actions are the reflection of his internal thoughts. It is not…
Jain Philosophy (2) 08 – Virtues: Kshamä, Vinay, Saralatä and Santosh)
Jain Philosophy (2) 08 – Virtues: Kshamä, Vinay, Saralatä and Santosh) (Forgiveness, Humility, Straightforwardness and Contentment) The key to achieving a higher level of inner happiness is to get rid of all passions (Kashäya). The basic passions are attachment and hatred; we can subdivide them into anger, ego, deceit and…
Jain Philosophy (2) 07 – Practicability of Ahimsa (Nonviolence)
Jain Philosophy (2) 07 – Practicability of Ahimsa (Nonviolence) Ahimsa is cardinal principle of Jainism; the entire Jain ethical code has been laid down with a view of transforming this principle into actual practice. As a result, maximum importance has been attached to the observance of Ahimsa as a basis…