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Vitalism is at the core of Jain philosophy which separates Jiva (soul or life) from Ajiva (non-soul). According to Jain cosmology, the whole universe is made up of six simple substances and is therefore eternal. These six substances are: Jiva; Time; Space; Dharma (medium of motion) Adharma; Matter
Jan 2, 2024 · Jainism, one of the ancient spiritual traditions that originated in India, continues to thrive in contemporary society. With a rich history dating back thousands of years, Jainism is not only a religion but a way of life that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism.
Jainism is a living framework. One that blends experience-based worldview with soul-based spirituality. Jainism integrates the cause and effect theory of karma with conduct that respects all life and promotes peace through self-transformation. A living faith. It roots faith with logic.
- Origins & Development
- Beliefs
- Scriptures, Sects, & Practices
- Jain Symbol
- Conclusion
The belief system which would eventually develop into Hinduism (known as Sanatan Dharma, “Eternal Order”, to adherents) arrived in the Indus Valley sometime prior to the 3rd millennium BCE when a coalition of Aryan tribes migrated to the region from Central Asia. Aryan referred to a class of people, not a nationality, and meant “free” or “noble”. T...
Jainism holds that all living things are animated by an immortal soul caught in the cycle of rebirth and death caused by karmic matter which has accumulated through one's past actions. One's initial spiritual state attracted this karmic matter in the same way a bookshelf collects dust. Once the matter attaches to the soul, one is bound to incarnati...
This path is suggested by the Jain scriptures – the Agamas and, according to some, Purvas – believed to have been “heard” from the universe and transmitted orally from generation to generation by the tirthankaras. Besides the Tattvartha Sutra (composed 2nd-5th centuries CE) there are also other scriptures, not accepted by all Jains, such as the Upa...
This vision is illustrated in the Jain symbol of the image of the urn-shaped form with one dot at the top, three beneath, the swastika, and the hamsa (upraised palm of the hand) with the mandalain the center and the inscription. This symbol is not ancient but was created in 1974 CE, on the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira's nirvana, to represent the...
Jain tradition holds that Chandragupta Maurya became a disciple of the sage Bhadrabahu (l. c. 367 - c. 298 BCE), who was the last monk to retain full oral knowledge of the scriptures before they were written down. Chandragupta patronized Jainism in Bhadrabahu's honor and helped to establish the religion just as his grandson, Ashoka the Great (r. 26...
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Oct 31, 2023 · Jainism is one of the three most ancient religions of India, with roots that go back to at least the mid-first century B.C.E. Today, it is still an integral part of Indian culture . Jainism teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm to living things (including plants and animals) as much as possible.
Apr 21, 2024 · Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence ( ahimsa, literally “non-injury”) to all living creatures. Overview.
Jain philosophy deals with reality, cosmology, epistemology (study of knowledge) and Vitalism. The concept of non-injury or ahiṃsā lies at the core of Jain philosophy. Jain philosophy attempts to explain the rationale of being and existence, the nature of the Universe and its constituents, the nature of bondage and the means to achieve liberation.
