Encyclopedia - Jain: Encyclopedia - Jain
A Jain is noun used to identify things related to Jainism or Jain Dharma. for example: A follower of Jainism is known as a Jain. A food ...   » Read the article

Article - Anekantavad And Syadvad: Anekantavad: True Essence Of Ahimsa  
    (See also: Anekantavad and syadvad , Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of ...   » Read the article

Article - Jain Philosophy: Scientific Heritage Of Jain Philosophy  
Although ancient Jain scientific thought is not so well known, it is a rich source of Indian scientific heritage. The grand Jain spiri...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism Worship: Sincere Prayer For Peace And Harmony  
In India, the day begins with worship. People pray, bow and meditate. Members of the Jain community all over India bathe, put on new c...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Metallurgy Of The Soul: Back To Nature
Studying Jain holy scriptures, I found I could draw a parallel between the behaviour of matter or non-living substance and the soul wh...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Prevent The Influx Of Karma Particles
The word Jain has been derived from Jina, which means conqueror, implying one who has overcome all human passions. The Tattvarth Sutra...   » Read the article

Article - Mahavira: Non-violent Search For Supreme Truth
Mahavira, a great prophet and teacher, systematised the Jain doctrines and embodied them in a comprehensive constitution of the faith....   » Read the article

Article - Mahavira: Non-violent Search For Supreme Truth
Mahavira, a great prophet and teacher, systematised the Jain doctrines and embodied them in a comprehensive constitution of the faith....   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: The Art Of Self-management
Limited availability of resources and their limited potential is everybody's concern. But the Self within a human being has unlimited ...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Jain Traditions
Liberation of women and gender equality is not the bedrock of Jainism. It grants a woman as much dignity, freedom of thought and opportun...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Karma And The Jain Art Of Living
The Jains understand karma, however, in quite a different fashion from the way this is understood in Western philosophy. Karma exists onl...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: The Only True God Is Within Us
The word Jain originated from Jina , meaning victory, conqueror or liberator. The Jain philosophy centers round 'live and let live '. It ...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Right Faith, Right Knowledge And Right Conduct
The three fundamental tenets for Jains are: Right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. A pursuit of these goals involves modest livi...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: The Legend Of Dharmasthala
Eight hundred years ago, Dharmasthala was known as Kuduma in Mallarmadi, then a village in Dakshina Kannada. There lived lived a Jain chi...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Malli � Woman Tirthankar
One of the several stories narrated in the sixth anga of the Jain scriptures is about Malli. Malli was the only woman among the twenty-fo...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Forgiveness Is A Virtue
Jains feel that the values like love, joy and peace can be achieved only through caring for others, understanding the pain of others and ...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Let Truth Prevail
The Jain philosophy of Anekantavada (multitude beliefs) tells us that there are no absolute theories or formulae that can describe realit...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Pure And Simple Life
Even though the basic principles of Jainism are framed from the religious and spiritual point of view, you can find scientific reasons fo...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Indian Festivals - Mahavir Jayanti
The most important festival of the Jain community is Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. This is observed on the 13th...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Maths As Tool To Attain Mukti - Sacred Numbers
Sacred Numbers: Maths as Tool to Attain Mukti "I bow to that glorious Lord of the Jainas, who as the shining lamp of the know-ledge...   » Read the article

Article - Paryushan Parva: Festival Of Fasting - Paryushan Parva  
According to Jain tradition, among the 12 types of penances, the first four - anshan (fasting), unodari (eating less), vritti-sankshep...   » Read the article

Article - Mahavira: Mahavir's Thoughts On Economics  
Post-industrial revolution, developed nations acquired dominant control over world resources. But industrial pollution began to threat...   » Read the article

Article - Jaina Kalpasutra: Jaina Kalpasutra - A Visual Treat
Jaina Kalpasutra - A Visual Treat The Kalpasutra is held in great honour especially by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. A work in Prakrit...   » Read the article

Article - Tension Of Opposites: Tension Of Opposites Central To Existence
Jainism: Tension of Opposites Central to Existence According to Acharya Mahaprajna, opposition is a fundamental rule for existence. &quo...   » Read the article

Article - Karma Yoga: Karma Yoga - Lesson I (of Xi )
Karma Yoga Lesson I What the West thinks of Eastern Yogi methods; History of Karma Yoga Buddhist and Jain views thereof; Their Law of Ka...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Mahavira - An Emperor Of The Inner Kingdom
Once a famous king came to lord Mahavira - his name was Prasenjit. He came to Mahavira and said, "I have everything that this world can o...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Mahavira, A Socialist
How is Mahavira (599 to 527 BC), one of the Tirthankars of the Jain religion, relevant to modern times? After all he lived in an age when...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jain: A Spiritual Dictionary On Jain
Jain: An adherent of Jainism, an Indian religion traceable to Mahaaveera of the 6th century BC. Jains will not kill a living thing, n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jain: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Jain
Jain: Jain. Adherent of Jainism, Indian religion traceable to Mahavira of the 6th century B.C.   (See also: Jain , Hinduism...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia - Jainism
Jainism (pronounced in English as /ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म) , is a religion and ph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves: Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves
Ellora is an ancient village 30 km from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Famous for its monumental caves, Ellor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acharya Aryanandi: Encyclopedia - Acharya Aryanandi
He is the only Acharya the Jain Religion ever had from Saitwal community. Other related archivesAcharya, Jain, Saitwal    » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalpa Sutras: Encyclopedia - Kalpa Sutras
Kalpa Sutras is a Jain ancient text book containing the life and history of the Jain Tirthankars. It contains a detailed and illustrated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya
Vikramāditya (De: विक्रमादित्य, IPA [vikrma:ditya]) from Sanskrit विक्रम (Vikrama) meaning valor .....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bawangaja: Encyclopedia - Bawangaja
Bawangaja is a famous Jain pilgrim center in the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its main attraction is the world's tallest ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lord Rishabha: Encyclopedia - Lord Rishabha
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia - Monasticism
Monasticism (from Greek: monachos—a solitary person) is the religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully dev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia - Aum
Aum (also Om, ॐ) is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic Tradition. The syllable is sometimes refer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jaina: Encyclopedia - Jaina
Jaina can refer to: Jaina, Campeche, a site of the Maya civilization. Jaina Solo, a Star Wars Expanded Universe character. Jaina (Xindi)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - American Jainism: Encyclopedia - American Jainism
The Jains started arriving in significant numbers to the United States in the early 1970s. At the present time, there are a number of Jai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Umasvati: Encyclopedia - Umasvati
Acharya Umasvati is the author of Tatvartha Sutra, the best known Jain text. The details of his life are controversial. He is claimed by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vira Nirvana Samvat: Encyclopedia - Vira Nirvana Samvat
The Vira Nirvana Samvat (era) originated on 15 October 527 BCE. It commemorates the nirvana of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agama Text: Encyclopedia - Agama Text
In Jainism, an Agama is an ancient Jain textbooks. There were many Agamas in ancient times, but as time passed many of them were lost and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ajiva: Encyclopedia - Ajiva
In Jainism ajiva is anything that has to do with the nonspiritual in life, the polar opposite of jiva. Category: Jain philosophical conce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia - Diwali
Diwālī or Dīpāvali (also transliterated Deepavali; Sanskrit: row of lights) is the Hindu Festival of Lights. For Jains it is one of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acharya: Encyclopedia - Acharya
An acharya is a prominent guru, teacher and scholar who teaches by his own example (from Sanskrit 'achara', behavior). Often head of a sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Indian Philosophy
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic The term Indian philoso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bahubali: Encyclopedia - Bahubali
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. As ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mimamsa: Encyclopedia - Mimamsa
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic The main objective of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhattaraka: Encyclopedia - Bhattaraka
A Bhattaraka is the head of traditional Jain institution. They are resposible for traing of scholars, maintenance of libraries, managing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nyaya: Encyclopedia - Nyaya
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Nyaya (pronounced as "n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishtaspa: Encyclopedia - Vishtaspa
Vishtaspa was the ancient King of Persia-India. He is mentioned in several major Puranas and minor Puranas, probably even in Valmiki's Ra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acharya Vidyasagar: Encyclopedia - Acharya Vidyasagar
Acharya Vidyasagar is the best known of the modern Digambar Jain Acharyas. He was born as Vidyadhar, Oct. 10, 1946 on sharad Purnima in S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashta-mangalas: Encyclopedia - Ashta-mangalas
Ashta-mangalas are a set of eight auspiciopus symbols. There is some variation among different traditions about the eight symbols. Digam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaisheshika: Encyclopedia - Vaisheshika
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Vaisheshika, also Vaise...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samkhya: Encyclopedia - Samkhya
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Samkhya, also Sankhya, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ajivika: Encyclopedia - Ajivika
Ajivika is an anti-Brahminical philosophy, which literally translates to "following an ascetic way of life". The Ajivikas were contempora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaitya: Encyclopedia - Chaitya
A chaitya means a shrine. In Jainism, specially in Taran Panth, the term chaitya or chaityalaya is still used, often to designate small t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dvaita: Encyclopedia - Dvaita
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Dvaita, a school of Ved...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lakshmi: Encyclopedia - Lakshmi
In Hinduism, Lakshmi or Laxmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī) is the goddess of wealth, light and fortune, as well as (second...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vidyasagar: Encyclopedia - Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar may refer to: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the Bengali scholar (1820-1891). Acharya Vidyasagar, the prominent Digambar Jain Ach...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agam Sutras: Encyclopedia - Agam Sutras
The Agam Sutras are 12 scriptures written or recorded from the Jain Tirthankars, mainly the twenty fourth, Mahavira. 11 of them have supp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sushil Kumarji: Encyclopedia - Sushil Kumarji
Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj ("Guruji" -- June 15, 1926 - April 22, 1994) was a Jain Acharya. Sushil Kumarji was the honorary president...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barmer Rajasthan: Encyclopedia - Barmer Rajasthan
Barmer is a city in Barmer District in western Rajasthan in India. The name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao or Bar Rao who is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vital: Encyclopedia - Vital
Vital. For the Jain teacher Mahāvīra's philosophy, see vitalism (philosophy). See vitalism for the doctrine that life cannot be expla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arhat: Encyclopedia - Arhat
An arhat (Sanskrit, also arahat or arahant (Pali); Chinese: 阿羅漢, āluóhàn, luóhàn, lohan; Tibetan: dgra-bcom-pa; Jp. arakan; Hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carvaka: Encyclopedia - Carvaka
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Carvaka, also frequentl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhadrabahu: Encyclopedia - Bhadrabahu
Bhadrabahu was a [Jain] saint. He was spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya. He is considered author of Upsargar Stotra and Kalpasutra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sangha: Encyclopedia - Sangha
Sangha is a word in Indian languages that can be translated roughly as "association" or "assembly". It is commonly used in several sense...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anekantavada: Encyclopedia - Anekantavada
Anekantavada is a basic principle of Jainism dealing with the fact that reality may be perceived differently from different points of vie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishali District: Encyclopedia - Vaishali District
Vaishali is a district in Bihar state, India. The history of Vaishali district is very ancient, and finds mention in the Indian classic M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishishtadvaita: Encyclopedia - Vishishtadvaita
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Vishisthadvaita is a qu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tirthankar: Encyclopedia - Tirthankar
In Jainism, a Tirthankar ("Fordmaker") (also Tirthankara or Jina) is a human who by adopting asceticism achieves enlightenment (perfect k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Hindu Philosophy
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Hindu philosophy (one o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhi Tree: Encyclopedia - Bodhi Tree
The Bodhi tree was a large and very old specimen of the Sacred Fig, located at the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya (about 100 km from Patna...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vena: Encyclopedia - Vena
According to Hinduism, Vena was a great king. However, he decided to become a Jain and thus became evil and corrupt. The world became so ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samana: Encyclopedia - Samana
A Samanas or Shramana in Sanskrit, means a wandering monk. The term is applicable to Jain and Buddhist monks. It was also applicable to o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jains, Jainas: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Jains, Jainas
Jains, Jainas (from jina victorious)   Followers of the jinas; one of the major Indian religions. Scholars place their origin in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajgir: Encyclopedia - Rajgir
Rajgir is an ancient town, and has reference in Mahabharata, Buddhist and Jain texts. Vestiges of its time-honored and magnificent past s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 297 Bc: Encyclopedia - 297 Bc
Centuries: 4th century BC - 3rd century BC - 2nd century BC Decades: 340s BC 330s BC 320s BC 310s BC 300s BC 290s BC 280s BC 270s BC 260s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arya: Encyclopedia - Arya
Arya (árya-) is a Sanskrit term used by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and others. It means "master, noble, lord" or can refer to any Vaishya....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Jain: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Jain - Lifetime Ceremonies
Ezhangappu - On the seventh day of its birth, a new born baby is adorned with bracelets. Ear piercing and adorning child with ear rings -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jain Symbols
Jains have few core symbols. One Jain symbol incorporates a wheel on the palm of the hand. The holiest one is a simple unadorned swastika...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Jain: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Jain - Religious Head
Bhattaraka Swasti Shri Laxmisena Swamiji of Jina Kanchi Jain Mutt at Mel Sithamoor (near Tindivanam, South Arcot District) is the religio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Jain: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Jain - Other Ceremonies
Upadesam - Formal induction into religious practices and adherences is called Upadesam. This is done to both men and women - at around th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rishabha, Rsabha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rishabha, Rsabha
Rishabha rsabha (Sanskrit) Power, strength, excellence; the second zodiacal sign, Taurus the Bull; in the Vedas and Upanishads, often ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rishabha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Rishabha
Rishabha (Sanskrit). A sage supposed to have been the first teacher of the Jain doctrines in India.   (See also: Rishabha , Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Srivatsa: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Srivatsa
Srivatsa (Sanskrit). A mystical mark worn by Krishna, and also adopted by the Jains.   (See also: Srivatsa , Theosophy, Spirit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jainopasana: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Jainopasana (jainopaasana)
Jainopasana: Jainopasana (Jainopaasana). Jain mode of worship.   (See also: Jainopasana , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jainism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Jainism
Jainism: (Jaina) (Sanskrit) An ancient non-Vedic religion of India made prominent by the teachings of Mahavira ("Great Hero"...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gymnosophists: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gymnosophists
Gymnosophists (Greek. , "naked philosophers") Hindu, Jain, or Buddhist ascetics as represented in Greek literature after Ale...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gymnosophists: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gymnosophists
Gymnosophists (Greek. , "naked philosophers") Hindu, Jain, or Buddhist ascetics as represented in Greek literature after Ale...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sramanacharya,sramanacarya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sramanacharya,sramanacarya
Sramanacharya Sramanacarya (Sanskrit) [from sramana ascetic + acharya teacher]   A Buddhist or Jain teacher of ascetic type. &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jaina: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Jaina
Jaina:   Jaina (sometimes Jain): pertaining to the jinas ("conquerors"), the liberated adepts of Jainism; a member of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Epistemology: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Epistemology - Jain Epistemology
According to Jain epistemology, reality is multifaceted (anekanta, or 'non-one-sided'), such that no finite set of statements can capture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves: Encyclopedia Ii - Ellora Caves - The Jain Caves
Jain caves reveal specific dimension of Jain philosophy and tradition. They reflect a strict sense of asceticism – they are not relativ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jain Worship And Rituals
Jains have built temples where images of their Tirthankaras are venerated. Jain rituals can be elaborate and include offerings of symboli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Overview Of Jain Dharma
Jain philosophy is a codification of eternal universal truths, which at times lapse among humanity, but later reappear through the teachi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ahimsa: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Ahimsa
Ahimsa (Sankscrit) "non-violence" The practice of avoiding harm to any living creature, even an insect. The Jains take it to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Overview Of Jain Dharma
Jain philosophy is a codification of eternal universal truths, which at times lapse among humanity, but later reappear through the teachi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism And Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism And Hinduism - Jain-hindu Disputes
Despite a general doctrinal tolerance in the Hindu tradition, history shows instances of persecution against Jains such as in Tamil Nadu ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Jain Monk Account
The traditional Indian dating, using a calendar supposed to have been established by Vikramaditya makes him a 1st century BCE king. Howev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Cosmology: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Cosmology - Jain Cosmology
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Acco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Jain Monk Account
The traditional Indian sources on Vikramaditya make no association of this name with any Gupta king. It is usually taken as a personal na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jain Contributions To Indian Culture
While the Jains are only 0.4% of the Indian population, their contributions to culture and society in India have been considerable. The J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Universal History And Jain Cosmology
According to Jain beliefs, the universe was never created, nor will it ever cease to exist. It is eternal but not unchangeable, because i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Srivatsa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Srivatsa
Srivatsa (Sanskrit) The favorite of Sri (lord or goddess); a mystical mark worn by Siva in his representations, as well as used in var...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tirthankara: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Tirthankara
Tirthankara (Sanskrit) [from tirtha a place of pilgrimage + kara maker, or doer from the verbal root kri to make, do]   Also tirt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Holy Sites
There are many Jain tirthas (pilgrimage sites) throughout India. Shikharji also know as Parasnathji located in Jharkhand state is held t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jainism And Indian Archaeology
Decipherment of Brahmi James Princep in 1788, permitted reading of ancient inscriptions in India, which established the antiquity of Jain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Digambar And Shvetambar Traditions
It is generally believed that the Jain sangha became divided two major sects, Digambar and Shvetambar, about 200 years after the nirvana ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karmakanda: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Karmakanda
Karmakanda (Sanskrit) That part of the Sruti or Vedic writings which relates to ceremonial acts and sacrificial rites; Blavatsky holds...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism And Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism And Hinduism - Impact Of Jainism
However, Jain influence on ancient and classical Tamil culture is deep. For example, the seminal moral scripture of the Tamils called The...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adinatha: Theosophy Dictionary On Adinatha
Adinatha (Sanskrit) (from adi primeval, first + natha protector, lord from the verbal root nath to seek aid)   Primordial protect...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Geographical Spread And Influence
It has been advanced that the pervasive influence of Jain culture and philosophy in ancient Bihar gave rise to Buddhism. The Buddhists al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jainism And Indian Archaeology
Archaeological evidence such as various seals and other artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3000–1500 BC) has been cited b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Beliefs And Practices
On one hand, there are the monks, who practice severe asceticism and strive to make this birth their last. On the other hand, there are t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism And Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism And Hinduism - Unique Features Of Jainism
Over several thousand years, Jain influence on Hindu philosophy and religion have been considerable, while Hindu influence on Jain temple...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agama: Theosophy Dictionary On Agama
Agama (Sanskrit) (from a toward, near + the verbal root gam to come, go)   Coming near, approaching. As a masculine noun, approac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jainism And Other Religions
India has a rich history of diverse philosophies. The term Hindu includes followers of Vedic, Vaishnava, Shaiva and other traditions. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves: Encyclopedia Ii - Ellora Caves - Pictures
Kailasanatha Temple Kailasanatha Temple ... See also:Ellora Caves, Ellora Caves - The Buddhist caves, Ellora Caves - The Hindu caves, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves: Encyclopedia Ii - Ellora Caves - The Hindu Caves
The Hindu caves, constructed beginning in the 7th century, represent a different style of creative vision and execution skills. These are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Epistemology: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Epistemology - Hindu Epistemology
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Epistemology: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Epistemology - Buddhist Epistemology
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ellora Caves: Encyclopedia Ii - Ellora Caves - The Buddhist Caves
The Buddhist caves were the earliest structures, created between the fifth and seventh centuries. These consist mostly of viharas or mona...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhind District: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhind District - Tourist Destinations
Bhind District - Fort of Ater. A beautiful fort near Ater village, 22 km from Bhind, was built by the Bhadauria Jat kings Badan Singh, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lord Rishabha: Encyclopedia Ii - Lord Rishabha - Life
Lord Rishabha - Birth. He was born to King Nabhi and Queen Marudevi at Ayodhya in Ikshvaku clan. Lord Rishabha - Teacher. According t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - Inscription In The Kaaba In Mecca
A reference to king Vikramaditya comes in an inscription found in the Kaaba in Mecca [1]. The text of the inscription, supposedly found i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - Vikramaditya And Shalivahana
Legand has it that Saka King Shalivahana defeated Vikramaditya and captured Ujjain in the 1st century AD. As a result, the Shalivahana er...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots: Encyclopedia Ii - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots - Commissions Of Enquiry
Numerous commissions have been setup to investigate the riots, however, many of the primary accused were acquitted or never charge-sheete...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Gupta King
The traditional Indian sources make no association with any Gupta king and Vikramaditya is personal name rather than a title.The associat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Legend Of Vikramaditya
The legendary Vikramaditya is a popular figure in both Sanskrit and regional languages in India. His name is conveniently associated with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhind District: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhind District - History
The district is named after the mythological Hindu saint Vibhandak Rishi or Bhindi Rishi.During Vedic period this region was ruled by Yad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Legend Of Vikramaditya
The legendary Vikramaditya is a popular figure in both Sanskrit and regional languages in India. His name is conveniently associated with...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vegetarianism: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism Abstaining from eating flesh (meat, fish), and by some, eggs and dairy products. Religious traditions prescribing vegeta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya: Encyclopedia Ii - Vikramāditya - The Gupta King
The association of the legendary king with the great Gupta king Chandragupta II was made by historians in the 19th and 20th centuries. Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arahat: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Arahat
Arahat (Sanskrit). Also pronounced and written Arhat, Arhan, Rahat, &c., "the worthy one", lit., "deserving divine ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South Asians In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - South Asians In Hong Kong - Nationality And Right Of Abode
Despite its participation in treaties for reduction of statelessness, the British government has not dealt with issues of nationality of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Cosmology: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Cosmology - Christian Cosmology
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diwali: Encyclopedia Ii - Diwali - Diwali In Jainism
Lord Mahavira, the last of the Jain Thirthankaras, attained Nirvana on this day at Pavapuri. According to Jain tradition the chief discip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Hindu Monasticism
In Hinduism, monastic tradition varies somewhat from sect to sect. Historically this path has been open to males only, but some tradition...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South Asians In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - South Asians In Hong Kong - Demographics
The South Asians of Hong Kong include different subgroups owing to their diverse geographic, linguistic, and religious origins. South As...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jainism: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Jainism
JAINISM (Sanskrit, jainas: "saint"): A major religion originating in India that has some similarity to Buddhism. Jainism doe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Aum In Hindu Tradition
Aum - Origin. Found first in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Aum has been seen as the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vihara: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vihara
Vihara (Sanskrit) [from vi-hri to spend or pass time, roam, wander through]   A Buddhist or Jain monastery or temple; originally ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Islamic Monasticism
Although Islam denounces monasticism and celibacy, today one may encounter some Muslim traditions with innovative practices that have abs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Monasticism In Other Religions
Sikhism specifically forbids the practice of monasticism. Hence there are no Sikh monk conclaves or brotherhoods. Manichaeism had two typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Buddhist Monasticism
Main article: Buddhist monasticism The order of Buddhist monks and nuns was founded by Gautama Buddha during his lifetime of over 2500 ye...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sadhu: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sadhu
Sadhu (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root sadh to finish, perfect, complete, overcome, conquer]   Feminine sadhi. A good and virtuou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Christian Monasticism
Main article: Christian monasticism Monasticism in Christianity is a family of similar traditions that began to develop early in the hist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Aum In Hindu Tradition
Aum - Origin. Found first in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Aum has been seen as the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anuttara, Anuttaras: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Anuttara, Anuttaras
Anuttara, Anuttaras (Sanskrit) (from an not + uttara comparative of ud up)   Nonsuperior; unrivaled, unexcelled, chief, principal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Baddha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Baddha
Baddha (Sanskrit) (from the verbal root bandh to bind, tie)   Bound, tied, fixed; in Hinduism "bound by the fetters of exist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Sikh Tradition
Ek Onkar (also ੴ, ਇਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ik Ōaṅkār, Ek Omkar, Ik Omkar and other variants) means one God and is a central symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ram Janmabhoomi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ram Janmabhoomi - Literary Sources
Harsh Narain (1993) cited more than 130 references to the temple in English, French, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Persian and Arabic. Ram Janm...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dravya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Dravya
Dravya (Sanskrit) (from the verbal root dru to run, be in motion, become fluid, melt)   Substance, thing, object; in philosophy, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ram Janmabhoomi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ram Janmabhoomi - Archaeology Of The Site
Ram Janmabhoomi - Archaeological studies in the 1970s: Project Archaeology of the Ramayana Sites. Between 1975 and 1985 an archaeologic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots: Encyclopedia Ii - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots - The Incident
The following account is based on the report released in the House of Commons, Britain, on May 25, 2004 to mark the 20th anniversary of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots: Encyclopedia Ii - 1984 Anti-sikh Riots - Timeline
9:20 AM: Indira Gandhi shot by two of her sikh security guards at her residence, No. 1 Safdarjung Road, and rushed to All India Institute...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - When You Pronounce Aum:
"A - emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel U - rolls over the tongue M - ends on the lips A - waking, U - dream...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - When You Pronounce Aum:
"A - emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel U - rolls over the tongue M - ends on the lips A - waking, U - dream...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Cosmology: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Cosmology - Hindu Cosmology
Professor Arthur Holmes (1895-1965) geologist, professor at the University of Durham. He writes regarding the age of the earth in his gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khajuraho: Encyclopedia Ii - Khajuraho - Architecture
Khajuraho temples, constructed with spiral superstructures, adhere to northern Indian shikhara temple style and often to a Panchayatana p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhubaneswar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhubaneswar - Notable Sites
Khandagiri & Udayagiri (Jain Heritage) The twin hills of Khandagiri & Udayagiri, 8 km from Bhubaneswar, served as the site of an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Madanlal Pahwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Madanlal Pahwa - Refugee In India
After many days, he was unable to find a job. A friend at the refugee camp took him to Dr. J.C.Jain. At that time Dr. Jain taught Hindi a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tirukural: Encyclopedia Ii - Tirukural - Tirukural And Religion
Tiruvalluvar's faith is disputed. There are accounts that he was a Jain but others portray him as a Hindu who had a modern and secular ou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Buddha And Mahavira
The meditation undertaken by Siddhartha Gautama and Mahavira, the founders of Buddhism and Jainism respectively, earns them the exalted s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nagercoil: Encyclopedia Ii - Nagercoil - History
Nagercoil derives its name from a famous old Jain Temple called Naga Raja Temple (Temple of the Serpent (snake) King) - that still exists...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - South India: Encyclopedia Ii - South India - South Indian Diversity
The main spiritual traditions of South Indians have included both Shaivism or Shaivite philosophy, and Vaishnavism, which are both branch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ram Janmabhoomi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ram Janmabhoomi - History Of The Ram Temple
Ram Janmabhoomi - 19th century. The Hindus of Ayodhya never lost the tradition to worship Ram on the Ramkot hill, and always returned t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Jainism
The most exalted fugures in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankaras. Krishna when he was incorpoarted into the Jain list of herioc figures presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ambala: Encyclopedia Ii - Ambala - Education
Within the last decade, Ambala has seen the opening of not only the finest schools and colleges in the region but the Best ones also. Sch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmacharya: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmacharya - Modern Brahmacharis
Most Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monks are brahmacharis, having taken the vow for life, commiting themselves to work of religious service an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tuluva: Encyclopedia Ii - Tuluva - People
The majority of Tuluvas are Hindus. There is also a minuscule population of Jains and Protestant Christians. Officially, there are no Tul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tulu Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Tulu Language - The Language
Lack of literary works has rendered the precise dating of the origin of this language very difficult. A claim that it predates Tamil is s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mount Kailash: Encyclopedia Ii - Mount Kailash - Pilgrimage
Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Kailasa, following a tradition going back hundreds of years. Pilgrims of several religions bel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uniform Civil Code: Encyclopedia Ii - Uniform Civil Code - Personal Laws
Most of family law in India is determined by the religion of the parties concerned. Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists come under Hindu l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mount Kailash: Encyclopedia Ii - Mount Kailash - Pilgrimage
Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Kailas, following a tradition going back hundreds of years. Pilgrims of several religions all ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1980s: Lata Gets Selective
In 1980s, Lata voluntarily cut down on her singing to allow new younger talent to come up. In 1982, Lata once again worked with Khayyam f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khariboli: Encyclopedia Ii - Khariboli - Literature
The earliest examples of Khariboli can be seen in some of Kabir and Amir Khusro's lines. More developed forms of Khariboli can be seen in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asiatic Society Of Bombay: Encyclopedia Ii - Asiatic Society Of Bombay - Holdings
The library has over a hundred thousand books out of which 15,000 are classified as rare valuable. It also has priceless articles, over 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magadha: Encyclopedia Ii - Magadha - History
There is little certain information available on the early rulers of Magadha. The most important sources are the Buddhist Chronicles of S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ahimsa: Encyclopedia Ii - Ahimsa - Ahimsa In Jainism
In Jainism, the ahimsa-vrata, or vow of ahimsa, is the first of the five mahavratas, or great vows. All animal life, and most plant life,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Art: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Art - Rock Cut Art
The earliest Indian religion to inspire major artistic monuments was Buddhism. Though there may have been earlier structures in wood that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gujarati Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Gujarati Language - History
The history of the language can be traced back to 12th c. CE. A formal grammar of the precursor of this language was written by Jain monk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Punjab India: Encyclopedia Ii - Punjab India - Religion
Punjab is one of the five states in India that does not have a Hindu majority. Sikhism is the main religion of Indian Punjab, and is the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mae Ji: Encyclopedia Ii - Mae Ji - History
The exact derivation of the term 'Mae Ji' is not known. Several possible etymologies have been suggested, relating 'Mae Ji' either to San...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arya: Encyclopedia Ii - Arya - Religious And Spiritual Uses
The term Arya is often used in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian texts. In the spiritual context it can be applied to Rishis or to so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solar Symbol: Encyclopedia Ii - Solar Symbol - Swastika
Swastika is a very important solar symbol. Solar symbol - Symbolism. It has several mystical symbolisms. There are "positive" and "neg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Origin Of Some Common Hindi Words: Encyclopedia Ii - Origin Of Some Common Hindi Words - Aajaa आजा And Daadaa दादा
The word "aajaa" has also been used in the north for father's father. It is indeed derived from "Arya" meaning "sir" in this case. Jains ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Patna - Prelude
Patna, by its current name or any other name, finds no mention in the ancient Indian texts like the Vedas and the Puranas, or the Ramayan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qutb Complex: Encyclopedia Ii - Qutb Complex - Quwwat-ul-islam Mosque
Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque (Might of Islam) (also known as the Qutb Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi) was built by Qutb-ud-din Aybak, foun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mauryan Empire: Encyclopedia Ii - Mauryan Empire - Religion
Emperor Chandragupta Maurya became the first major Indian monarch to initiate a religious transformation at the highest level when he emb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arya: Encyclopedia Ii - Arya - Buddhism
The word Arya is very frequently used in Buddhist texts. Buddhist texts refer to this term much more often than do Hindu or Jain texts. B...   » Read the article