This book deals with Jainism and its theories. Jainism is one of the most ancient religion of India, which has the principle of Ahisma as its central doctrin. The word Jainism goes back to jina, which, derived from the Sanskrit root ji ‘to conquer’ means ‘victor’ i.e. one that successfully subdued his passions and obtained mastery over himself. The book elaborately discusses the fundamentals of Jainism, theory of karma, dravyas, seven tatvas, ethics, mysticism, puja, principals and other related subjects. A notable feature of the book is that the book contains the list of the Sthaviras, 24 Tirthankaras and the glossary of Jain words.
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Title
Glory of Jaina: Religion, Philosophy and Science
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Raj Publications, 2007
ISBN
8186208526
Length
455p., Tables; Glossary; 23cm.
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