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Jain: Festival of Fasting - Paryushan Parva

According to Jain tradition, among the 12 types of penances, the first four - anshan (fasting), unodari (eating less), vritti-sankshepa (selective eating) and rasa-parityaga (taste-selection) - are particularly good for health.

Fasting is more than mere abstinence from food. US scientist Selton says: "Food intake leads to accumulation of toxicants in the body which adversely affect health". Fasting is one way of getting rid of toxic substances from the body since it provides rest to the digestive system. A faulty digestive system can have a negative effect on the functioning of the respiratory system, leading to breathing problems.

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Jain: Mahavir's Thoughts On Economics

Post-industrial revolution, developed nations acquired dominant control over world resources. But industrial pollution began to threaten the environment. Powerful nations became more of a threat than sources of strength, as they had their eyes on economic empire-building.

Mahavira said that the one who rejects the people and the world, rejects his own existence; and the one who rejects his own existence rejects the existence of the world.

He said: "Do not reject the existence of the world and do not reject your existence as well. The most important principle of environment is that you are not the only element. When you do something for yourself you must know your action/s will impact the entire world." So what can an individual do? How do his actions affect the rest of the world?

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Jain: 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, its composition is originally attributed to the celebrated author Bhadrabahu (BC 433 to 357).

The Kalpasutra shows the early stage of the development of Jainism, the succession of pontiffs and the rules for Jaina monks during the four months of monsoon or chaturmasa when the monks are not on the move. The text records the five auspicious events - the descent from heaven, birth, initiation, obtaining of omniscience, and death - and many legends of the last three Pathfinders or Tirthankaras: Aristanemi, Parsvanatha, and Mahavira, and those of Rishabhanatha, the first of the 24 Tirthankaras. The arrangement of Bhadrabahu's book moves back in time.

Jain: Tension of Opposites Central to Existence

Jainism: Tension of Opposites Central to Existence

According to Acharya Mahaprajna, opposition is a fundamental rule for existence. "There is no type of existence in which opposites do not co-exist. In a sense, existence may also be defined as the coming together of opposites. It is the principle of the quest for unity between two apparently different characteristics of a substance. It tries to point out that the characteristics which differences have, also have an identicality. Reconciliation, which is a principle of anekant , comes about only with the recognition of the identity principle.''

Jain: 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 Karma The Hindu view and caste system; "In the beginning was the Deed"; Free will and Predestination; The doubter dissected; The Power and Nature of Faith; Mantra.

Jain: 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 offer. I am deeply contented. There is nothing more to achieve. All my ambitions are fulfilled. Only one thing goes on and on in my mind: What is this meditation? What is this Dhyan ? I am ready to buy it, whatever be the cost.

Osho tells a beautiful story about Lord Mahavira.

Jain: 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 science had not brought about any revolutionary changes in the lifestyle of man. No BMWs, Pepsi, video parlours or McDonald's fast food joints were in existence then. Despite all the conveniences offered by the gadgets of science, there are moments when we feel that man's unrestrained accumulation and consumption are not an unmixed blessing.

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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, not even an insect, believing fervently that all life is God. Jainism is still a minor religion in India today.

(See also: Jain, Body Mind and Soul)

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Jain: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary III on Jain

Jain:

Jain. Adherent of Jainism, Indian religion traceable to Mahavira of the 6th century B.C.

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Jain: Encyclopedia - Jainism

Jainism (pronounced in English as /ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म) , is a religion and philosophy originating in the prehistory of South Asia. Now a minority in modern India with growing communities in the US, Western Europe, Africa and elsewhere, Jains have continued to sustain the the ancient Shraman (श्रमण) tradition. Jainism has significantly influenced the ethical, political and economic spheres in India for well ...

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Jain: 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, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock cut architecture. The 34 "caves" – actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills – comprised of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu and 5 Jain caves, built in close proximity, demonstrate ...

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Jain: Encyclopedia - Acharya Aryanandi

He is the only Acharya the Jain Religion ever had from Saitwal community. Other related archivesAcharya, Jain, Saitwal

Jain: 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 life history of the last Tirthankar Lord Mahavira. The book is read and illustrated in the eight day long Jain festival Prayushana by Jain monks to general people. Other related archivesJain, Lord Mahavira, Tirthankars

Jain: Encyclopedia - Vikramāditya

Vikramāditya (De: विक्रमादित्य, IPA [vikrma:ditya]) from Sanskrit विक्रम (Vikrama) meaning valor ...

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Jain: 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 statue, of the Jain Tirthankara (saint) Ajitnathji. The statue is 72 feet high, and was created early in the 12th century. The center is located 10 km from a Barwani town. Other related archives12th century, Barwani, India, Jain, Madhya Pradesh, Tirthankara

Jain: 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. Lord Rişhabha (other names used: Rişhabh, Rişhabhanāth, Rishabh Dev,Rushabh, Adinath or Adishwar) is considered the first Tirthankar of Jainism. According to Jain beliefs, Lord Rishabha was the first Tirthankar of present Age (Avasarpini). Hence He the name is Ādināth - The first lord. He was an Arhat ...

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Lord Rishabha - Descriptions from Jain Texts

Jain: Encyclopedia - Monasticism

Monasticism (from Greek: monachos—a solitary person) is the religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work. Many religions have monastic elements, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably. Those pursuing a monastic life are usually called monks or brothers (male), and nuns or sisters (female). Both m ...

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Jain: 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 referred to as the "Udgitha" or "pranava mantra" (primordial mantra); not only because it is considered to be the primal sound, but also because most mantras begin with it. As a seed syllable (bija), it is also considered holy in Esoteric Buddhism. In Devanagari it is written ॐ (Unicode U+0950) and in Tibetan script ༀ (Unicode U+0F00). Aum - The ...

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Aum - Some quotations from Hindu scriptures regarding AUM

Aum - Other traditions interpretations and understandings

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Jain: Encyclopedia - Jaina

Jaina can refer to: Jaina, Campeche, a site of the Maya civilization. Jaina Solo, a Star Wars Expanded Universe character. Jaina (Xindi), a Star Trek Enterprise character. Jain, a follower of Jainism. Jainism, an ancient classical religion of India. Jaina Proudmoore is a character in the Warcraft universe. Other related archivesExpanded Universe, Jain, Jaina Proudmoore, Jaina Solo, Jaina, Campeche, Jainism, Maya civilization, St

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Jain: 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 Jain temples and institutions in the USA, and the number of Jains in America is probably greater than 100,000. Even before this wave of immigration, there were two events that anticipated the future arrival of Jainism in the United States. The first was the construction of a "Jain temple" at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904-5. At that time, there were no Jains in the USA. After the fair, ...

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Jain: 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 both the Digambaras and the Shvetambaras. He is thought to have lived around 2nd cent. AD. It is likely that at this time, no clear division of the the Jain Sangha had emerged, and thus both sects may be right in claiming him. Categories: Indian writers | Jains ...

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