which states that we are all responsible for our own past words, thoughts, deeds and that we each may shape our own futures with positive thoughts and action.
| Jainism Jain is derived from the word ‘jina’ a person who conquers his inner memories and bring out his highest qualities. According to jain philosophy, Adinath was founder of Jainism .Modern Jainism is based upon the teachings of Bhagwan Mahaveera , the twenty –fourth and last tirthankara or prophet of Jainism , who was born in 598 B.C. Jainism rests on four main principles :
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Non-violence ,ahinsa | in its broader sense ,including non-violence non only in action but also in speech and in thoughts. |
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Relativity in thinking, anekantwad | the belief that there is no one truth, but rather that truth has many aspects which are represented by different standpoints |
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Non-aquistion, aparigraha | the principle of limiting possessions and requirements, including avoiding the possessive attachments of other people as well as material goods. |
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The Law of deeds or actions, karma |
which states that we are all responsible for our own past words, thoughts, deeds and that we each may shape our own futures with positive thoughts and action. |
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| More About Jainism | |||||
| Namokara - Mantra | Twenty Four Tirthankaras | ||||
| The Religion (Dharma) | The Doctrine of Anekanta and Syadvada | The Universe | |||
| Law of Nature | Three Jewels of Jainism | The Spiritual Success | |||
| Bhagvana Risabhadeva | Jaina Religious Practices | Bhagvana Mahavira | |||
| Path to Liberation : A Prayer | Meri-Bhavana | ||||
| Jaina Dhyan and Meditation | |||||
| Reference : A B C of Jainism | Author:Shanti Lal Jain | ||||
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