Jain Philosophy (2) 06 – Panchächär (Five Codes of Conduct) Nänammi Dansanammi A Charanammi Tavammi Tahay Viriyammi Äyaranam Äyäro Ea Eso Panchahä Bhanio – Panchächär Sutra Knowledge, faith, conduct, austerities and vigor constitute the fivefold code of conduct Religion has two major aspects. One deals with the principles and…
Jain Philosophy (2) 05 – Vrata (Vows) for Sädhu / Sädhvi and Shrävak / Shrävikä
Jain Philosophy (2) 05 – Vrata (Vows) for Sädhu / Sädhvi and Shrävak / Shrävikä The word Vrata (Vows) is derived from the verb word “Vru” meaning to select. Therefore, the Vrata means the type of selection for renunciation. ‘Vrata’ is approximately translated in the English by word ‘vow’. Literally,…
Jain Philosophy (2) 04 – Ratna_trayi Moksha Märg (Threefold Path of Liberation)
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…
Jain Philosophy (2) 01 – Jain Concept of God and Universe
Chapter 28 – Six Essentials (Ävashyaka)
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. …