Brahmanic and Sramanic, these two religious traditions, fairly epitomized the religious ethos of ancient Indian People. The former, in some form or the other, barks upon the Idea of God, and, consequently depends upon the Grace of God for achieving moksa or Absolute Freedom. Whereas, in Sramanic religious tradition God is replaced by Man himself, and, for achieving Nirvana, one has to rely solely upon one’s own Grace. Jainism, very much like Buddhism, ...
