21. Jainism Potpourri: Index Of Topics On Jainism jainism in India. A timeline of India. Arts and monuments influenced by Jains http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/jain/index.htm

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23. Jainism Potpourri At Kamat's Potpourri - A Brief Introduction To Jainism Kamat s Potpourri. jainism Potpourri. . A Brief Introduction to jainism. First Online April 01,2001 Last Updated May 22,2004. Along http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/jain/intro.htm

more ads Jainism Potpourri A Brief Introduction to Jainism First Online: April 01,2001 Last Updated : June 09,2004 Along with Buddhism, Jainism is the most important reform movement to separate from the main body of Hinduism and establish an independent unit. The word is derived from Jina ("Victor," or "Conqueror") implying final victory over bondage to life's misery. Jainism has the universal message of nonviolence. The absence of a creator god in Jainism can be understood as a reaction against the nature worship of early Vedic religion, the priestly order of Brahmanism, and the theology of the Upanishads. Jain arts and architecture has enriched the artistic heritage of India. Jainism was founded by Rishabha, and attained a major status in India at the time of Mahavira , who was born in about 599 B.C. in Northern India, in the town of Vyshali, in the present day Bihar , in a royal family. When he was about 30 years old, after he had been a householder, Mahavira decided to abandon his aristocratic surroundings in favor of an ascetic life. He cast aside his fine raiment, gave away his treasures, and embarked upon a severe regimen. For twelve years he underwent castigation, enduring bodily and spiritual injury, and emerged a teacher of many monks, a renowned preacher, and a profounder of a new religion. Chief among the tenets of Jainism is the deification of Mahavira. The

24. Sarva Darshana Samgraha Comparative philosophies of India scholarly discussions of the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Dharmashastras, Heterodox Systems (Lokayata, jainism and Buddhism) and Orthodox (Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, Vedanta, Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism). http://home.earthlink.net/~pushpasri

When the fully enlightened teachers do not appear and when the disciples have disappeared, the wisdom of the self-enlightened ones will arise completely without a teacher. - Naagaarjuna's Mulamaadhyamaka Kaarikaa (2nd century CE) Introduction Everything has a reason - or atleast that is the basic assumption underlying philosophy itself and the quest for that reason is the fundamental objective of the science. So the first thing to consider : the reason for developing this website. What causes even more concern is that there was hardly any protest voiced against the unfounded assertion of the columnist. But again there's little reason for surprise as the vast majority of 'educated' Indians have very little knowledge of the intellectual and spiritual underpinnings of their own culture. Due to the motivated brainwashing of the colonialists and their Indian successors - the Marxists - who have strategically well entrenched themselves in the institutes of both education and media, the modern Indian grows up viewing his own culture as "primitive and backward" and looks up to and apes the culture of the West, without realizing that such practice effectively renders him devoid of substance psychologically and gradually gives rise to an inferiority complex thus sapping his creative juices. Even more important it robs him of the benefits - cultural and spiritual - of belonging to a millennia old civilization. For if endurance can be used as a criterion to judge the vitality of a civilization, then the Indian civilization comes out with top marks as it has survived the ravages of time and often against insurmountable odds. While its age old peers - the Egyptian, the Mesopotamian, the Greek, the Roman, the Chinese civilizations - have all perished (in our view the Chinese civilization is also a thing of the past as its peoples have abandoned the teachings of Confucious and Lao Tze and embraced the ideology of Marx and Engels), the Indian Civilization still holds out against the onslaught of time, it inner flame burning pure and true.

25. A Divine Universe A fresh perspective on enlightenment and the understanding of the universality of major religions Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, jainism, Baha'i and Judaism. http://hometown.aol.com/blakewalk/page1.html

Main htmlAdWH('7008303', '234', '60'); Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us on every side. We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy and delight us. We thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone. Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying, through which he overcame death; and for his rising to life again, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom. Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know him and make him known; and through him, at all times and in all places, may give thanks to you in all things. Amen. General Thanksgiving Rite II Book of Common Prayer ASSOCIATED Episcopal Church USA The Anglican Communion The Episcopal News Service Grace Cathedral ... The C.S.A.

26. Tamil Jain Index Page The history of jainism and Jains in the state. http://geocities.com/athens/Crete/9810/index.html

Jaina Icons of Tamilnadu Jain demi gods Welcome to Tamil Jain Page Tamil Jains Brief History Archealogical inscriptions Tamil Jain Society Thirukkural Essays Jaina Philosophy Brought to you by M.D. RAJENDRAN for Jain Youth Forum 3 South Boag Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 17 Jain Ring List Prev Next Takes you out of this site to other Jaina pages on the web Updated June 6, 2004

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28. Http://www.kalikund.org/ Website of this Jain temple, with history and information on jainism. Also information on Dholka. Partly in Gujarati. http://www.kalikund.org/

29. Orality To Literacy: Transition In Early Tamil Society Brahmi script reached Upper South India and the Tamil country at about the same time during the 3rd century B.C.E. in the wake of the southern spread of jainism and Buddhism. http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2007/stories/20030411001208100.htm

Volume 20 - Issue 07, March 29 - April 11, 2003 India's National Magazine from the publishers of THE HINDU Home Contents BOOK EXCERPTS Orality to literacy: Transition in Early Tamil Society IRAVATHAM MAHADEVAN From the forthcoming publication: Early Tamil Epigraphy : From the Earliest Times to the Sixth Century A.D. by Iravatham Mahadevan (Harvard Oriental Series 62), simultaneously published in India by Cre-A:, Chennai, and in U.S.A. by Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. THE Brahmi script reached Upper South India (Andhra-Karnataka regions) and the Tamil country at about the same time during the 3rd century B.C. in the wake of the southern spread of Jainism and Buddhism. However, the results of introduction of writing in these two regions were markedly different. The most interesting aspects of Tamil literacy, when compared with the situation in contemporary Upper South India, are: (i) its much earlier commencement; (ii) use of the local language for all purposes from the beginning; and (iii) its popular democratic character. Tamil-Brahmi rock inscription of King Atan Cel Irumporai at Pugalur. 2nd century A.D. It records the endowment of a cave shelter at the investiture of the King's grandson as heir-apparent.

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32. A Treatise On Jainism By - Shri Jayatilal S. Sanghvi (Title Page A Treatise On jainism By Shri Jayatilal S. Sanghvi (Title page, Forward, Preface, and Contents are mistakenly not computerized. http://www.sacred-texts.com/jai/treatise.txt

33. Jain Students Group At The University Of Michigan Group associated with the University of Michigan, providing information about jainism and links to related websites. http://www.umich.edu/~umjains/

J ain S tudents G roup at the University of Michigan About Us News February 9, 1999 Gave presentation at Oakland University religion class. Added information about Jain Society of Greater Detroit. January 4, 1999 The website has a new look. October 15, 1998 General body meeting. Information about Jainism Resources at this website Brief Overview of Jainism Jainism Simplified Jain concepts explained Jain Story Series Sadhak and Sathi Jain virtues Jain Conception of the Universe Jain Books and Reviews Jain Educational Book for Youths - Downloadable Resources at other websites Jainism for Newbies a short introduction Jain Literature Jainism: Encyclopedia Britannica Online - An excellent reference and introduction with cross-referenced terms. H.A.R.E. (Humanitarians for Animal Rights Education) - Michigan animal rights group More links Jain Society of Greater Detroit Search this website

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35. Lord Mahavir And Jain Religion them. jainism existed before Mahavir, and his teachings were based on those of his predecessors. Thus Email jainism@angelfire.com. http://www.angelfire.com/co/jainism/mahavir.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Lord Mahavir and Jain Religion Lord Mahavir was the twenty-fourth and the last Tirthankara of the Jain religion. According to Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were born as human beings but they have attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. They are the Gods of Jains. Tirthankaras are also known as Arihants or Jinas Tirthankara One who establishes the four fold order (Monk, Nun, Layman, and Laywoman) of religion. Arihant One who destroys his inner enemies like anger, greed, passion, ego, etc. Jina One who conquers his inner enemies like anger, greed, passion, ego, etc. The followers of Jina are known as Jains. Mahavir was born in 599 B.C. as a prince in Bihar, India. At the age of 30, he left his family and royal household, gave up his worldly possessions, including clothing and become a monk. He spent the next twelve years in deep silence and meditation to conquer his desires and feelings. He went without food for long periods. He carefully avoided harming or annoying other living beings including animals, birds, and plants. His ways of meditation, days of austerities, and mode of behavior furnish a beautiful example for monks and nuns in religious life. His spiritual pursuit lasted for twelve years.

36. Vegetarianism Is Not A Synonym For Ahimsa An article attempting to define, classify, and distinguish between the two facets of jainism. http://www.anekant.org/vegetarianism_is_not_a_synonym_for_ahimsa.htm

These days it appears that we have mistaken Ahimsä as a synonym for Jainism and Vegetarianism as a synonym for Ahimsä. Hence a person, who is vegetarian considers himself or herself a true Jain; and thus has the right to condemn anyone who is not a vegetarian!!! Let us first examine who Jains are: “Jains are followers of JINA, the conqueror of inner enemies”. These inner enemies are anger , greed , pride and deceit. These arise out of attachment (räg) leading to greed and pride, and aversion (dvesh) leading to deceit and anger. Now let us examine some fundamental teaching of Jainism: Ahimsä (Non-violence), Anekäntaväda (Multiplicity of viewpoints), Syädaväda (Relativism,Satya (Truth), Achurya (Not stealing) and Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness). Ahimsä or Non-violence is just one part of the Jain teachings and is based on love and kindness for all forms of life, as Jains believe that all life forms (Plants and animals) are equal, have souls and are capable of attaining salvation. How do we define Ahimsä? It has been pointed out in Jain scriptures that even the thought of evil is as bad as the action resulting in injury. It takes non-violence to its highest form in thoughts, words and deeds. The killing, which is done through the careless activity of thought, speech and body, is

37. Le Jaïnisme Les origines et les textes, les croyances et la vie, les paroles et le glossaire. http://maratray.chez.tiscali.fr/marieag/jainis/jainism.htm

38. -- Beliefnet.com Join a Discussion About jainism Two Questions on jainism How does jainism treat women? Are they spiritually equal to women? Do http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10040.html

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39. Jainism jainism. See Art Gallery. here enlightenment is called Jina (the conqueror, victorious), and from Jina comes the name jainism . http://religion-cults.com/Eastern/Jainism/jainis.htm

JAINISM See Art Gallery Founded in the 5th century BC by Mahavira (599-527), at the same time than Buddhism. - Buddhism is the "middle way", Jainism is the "most strict religion" with two Denominations: The "Diganbara" (naked) are monks and nuns with vow of "nudity", living in monasteries. The "Svatembara" (white-robed), have 5 rules: 1- Destroy no life. 2- Do not lie. 3- Practice charity. 4- Practice chastity. 5- Posses nothing, want nothing. 6 Devotion of whole life to task (Moshka). Like Buddhism, it is a rebellion against Hindu life: No gods, no priests, no caste system... but they have the Law of Karma and Reincarnation. - "Jina", "the conqueror": To obtain "Nirvana", Mahavira left his rich home and wandered for 13 years with a spartan life of denial of all worldly things, even walking nude... until enlightenment suddenly came to him after meditating for 2½ days under saia tree on a river bank in Nepal... here enlightenment is called "Jina" (the conqueror, victorious), and from "Jina" comes the name "Jainism". - It is a most paradoxical religion: They rejected the gods of Hinduism, but now practically every existing thing is a god: The mountains and earth and stones have a "soul", every plant, every animal is a god... this leads to respect for the sanctity of life: They carry a small broom to sweep all forms of life from their path, and even they ware masks over their months so as to not accidentally swallow flies or other insects...

40. VEGETARIAN-FOOD AND JAIN-CONDUCT - By Dr Hukamchand Bharill, Considerations For An English version of the Hindi book. http://www.jainism.free-online.co.uk/vfjc/vfjcttl1.html

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