Simplest form of Jainism

The simplest form of Jainism to follow is : 
a) strive for Samyak darshan, Samyak Gyan, Samyak Charitra in your life 
b) Follow anekaantvaad 
c) Be vegetarian  to follow ahimsa dharma

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Yaksha and Yaksi in Jainsim

Image
In Jainism, Yakshas and Yakshis are semi-divine guardian deities who serve the 24 Tirthankaras, the enlightened teachers of the faith. Known collectively as shasan-devatas (protective attendants of the doctrine), Yakshas are male and Yakshis are female counterparts. They belong to the Vyantara class of heavenly beings and are believed to have been appointed by Indra to protect the Tirthankaras and their followers. In temple iconography, they stand beside each Tirthankaras—Yaksha on the right, Yakshi on the left—symbolizing balanced guardianship. Though Jainism is fundamentally non-theistic and emphasizes self-discipline for liberation, Yakshas and Yakshis are revered as benevolent helpers who grant protection, prosperity, and well-being. Their origins lie in ancient nature-spirit traditions that were absorbed into Jain practice, enriching its art and devotional life. Famous figures such as Dharanendra and Padmavati, Ambika, Gomukha, and Chakreshvari embody ideals of gratitude, prote...
Read more

Why do we use "Muni Sree 108" "Shree 1008 Mahavira" in Jainism

1008 denotes : * 1008 shubh (auspicious) marks on the divine body of a Tirthankar. such as sun, moon, srivatsa, lotus etc * Tirthankar is said to have 1008 names (Veetaraag, Devaadhidev, Jineshwar, Kewali etc). Belief is that Indra worshiped Tirthankaras by 1008 names (Like in Hinduism Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesh and Vishnu ar e said to have 1008 names each based on SahasraPuranas) * There are 1008 petals in the lotus erected by Devendra in the Samavasaran of a Tirthankar. * Tirthankars have 1008 good attributes such as infinite power, infinite knowledge etc. * In 1008, number 1 represents pure soul , 8 represents the eight karamas and 00 in between represent an infinite distance between the two (pure soul and karamas). * 1008 represents symbol of respect. When they say "Tirthankar Shree 1008 Mahavria" - it means Sree-sree-sree 1008 times vandana. 108 denotes: * The total number of ways of Karma influx (Aasrav). 4 Kashays (anger, pride, conceit, greed) x 3 karanas (mind, speech, b...
Read more

Jainism Tirthankar Timeline

Image
Key descriptions of Jain cosmology are found in the Upāṅga Āgamas, particularly the Sūrya-prajñapti and Jambū-dvīpa-prajñapti . These ancient texts were compiled by the Śruta-kevalīs, who learned directly from Mahāvīra, the Omniscient. Many of the original manuscripts were destroyed over time due to invasions, including Aryan migrations and later Muslim invasions of India. However, this knowledge was preserved through oral tradition and the dedication of Jain followers. According to Jain cosmology, time is bound in an infinite, oscillating pendulum known as kāla (time cycles), divided into ārās . There are six descending cycles, followed by six ascending cycles. After the sixth cycle, time reverses direction and progresses back toward the first, continuing endlessly. Name of the Ara Degree of happiness Duration of Ara Maximum height of people Maximum lifespan of people 1. Suṣama-suṣamā Utmost happiness and no sorrow 400 trillion sāgaropamas Six miles tall Three palyopam years 2. Suṣ...
Read more