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 - 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 - 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

Article - Nanak: Nanak's Musical Path To Ananda  
Idol worship, caste and ascetic austerity had no place in Nanak's religion. He believed in one God, Ek Omkar ; singing His praises was...   » 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 - 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 - 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: The Jaina Theory Of Relativity
The Jaina Theory of Relativity The same man is regarded simultaneously as son, father, son-in-law, father-in-law, nephew, uncle, brother...   » 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 - 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

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

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 - Vedic Genesis: Creative Math Of The Origins Of Universe
Creative Math of the Origins of Universe For the creation of anything three causes are required to be fulfilled: Material cause, instrum...   » 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

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

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia - Mantra
A mantra is a religious syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Their use varies according to the school and philosophy a...   » 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 - 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 - 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 - 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

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 - 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

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 - 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 - 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 - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - In Jainism
Dharma is natural. Jain Acharya Samantabhadra writes: "Vatthu sahavo dhammo" the dharma is the nature of an object. It is the nature of t...   » 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 - 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

Dictionary - Ahimsa: Theosophy Dictionary On Ahimsa
Ahimsa (Sanskrit) (from a not + the verbal root hims to injure, kill, destroy)   Harmlessness; one of the cardinal virtues. The s...   » 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

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

Dictionary - Tirukural: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Tirukural
Tirukural: (Tamil) "Holy couplets."   A treasury of Hindu ethical insight and a literary masterpiece of the Tamil lang...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Ix - J
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages IX - J . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article