#Jain Dharma

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Facts about Jainism.

[chandraseeta]

#आओ_जैनधर्म_को_जानें

जैन धर्म में माना जाता है कि हठयोग करने से निर्वाण अर्थात मोक्ष की प्राप्ति होती है। जबकि गीता अध्याय 17 श्लोक 5-6, अध्याय 3 श्लोक 6 में हठयोग के लिए मना किया गया है। यानि यह एक मनमाना आचरण है।

जिससे साधक को लाभ होता है या हानि जानने के लिए पढ़िये 'हिन्दू साहेबान नहीं समझे गीता वेद पुराण'

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

[theviraltruth]

Veerendra heggade case | An association of community elders

This is an association of community elders and teachers that has been established with the aim of inculcating better values in society.

[whencyclopedia]

Ancient Indian Warfare

War was the chief means by which territory was annexed or rulers defeated in ancient India, which was divided into multiple kingdoms, republics and empires. Often one empire predominated or different empires co-existed. The Vedic literature (1500 – 1000 BCE), the two epics Ramayana and the Mahabharata (1000 - 600 BCE), Kautilya's Arthashastra (c. 4th century BCE) and Banabhatta's Harshacharita (c. 7th century CE), all key texts regarding warfare in ancient India, testify to this. Troops were recruited, trained and equipped by the state (maula). There were many communities and forest tribes (atavika) that were known for their military skills and prized as such. Such people lived by the profession of arms (ayudhjivi). Villages providing soldiers were called ayudhiya. Mercenaries (bhrita) also existed in large numbers as did corporate guilds of soldiers (shreni) and they were recruited whenever required.

Attitudes to Warfare

The king or emperor was supposed to be a great warrior, capable of vanquishing enemies on the battlefield and subduing their kingdoms. The idea of digvijaya (Sanskrit: “victorious campaign in all directions”) so that a ruler could become a chakravarti samrat (Sanskrit: “emperor whose chariot wheel rolls unobstructed”) was always emphasized. Religiously, the Hindus favoured war as a means of furthering royal ambition and even advocated the concept of dharma yuddha or “just war” to avenge injustices or claim one's justified right to the throne. Buddhism and Jainism, despite their advocacy of non-violence, also understood the role of war and warfare in the prevailing political system and especially for the defence of one's kingdom against invaders embarked on a digvijaya. The Buddha himself advised the minister of Magadha's king Ajatashatru (492 - 460 BCE) on how difficult it would be to conquer Vaishali. Alongside all his humanitarian work, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka (272-232 BCE) also did not disband his army but continued to maintain efficient means for the security of his people, which he considered as part of his duty as a Buddhist ruler looking after the welfare of his subjects. Throughout the ancient period, many of the most notable emperors, kings, warriors and even individual soldiers continued to be devout Jains.

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largely correct

[chandraseeta]

#आओ_जैनधर्म_को_जानें

ऋषभदेव (आदिनाथ) को जैन धर्म का संस्थापक माना जाता है, जोकि साधना काल में एक वर्ष तक निराहार रहे और एक हजार वर्ष तक तपस्या की। उसके बाद उनका मोक्ष हुआ या नहीं?

https://youtu.be/xZoDWV3cWwE?si=D5sl4SA0SjvV5hmS

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

[sambhavami]

Hi

I have another question ❓

What is Dharma according to Mahabharat?

Are Pandavas right in their claim?

Is Duryodhana is 💯 evil?

I am always told that mahabharat is about Dharma. But not a single convincing answer.

This is also a very expansive question! 😅

I will try my best with documenting what I have personally read and understood from professional researchers.

So, Mahabharata is not Ramayana. It doesn't exist to teach you morality. It simply tells you, see these are the characters, this is what they did, now it's on you to decide where your personal moral compass lies.

Mahabharata discusses the Indian concept of dharma in detail, documenting multiple competing philosophies at that, but leaves the task of final understanding and adoption to the arguably smart reader.

The story of Ani-Mandavya and the Yudhishthira-Nahusha conversation, accroding to Dr. Bhaduri, are both revolutionary, in terms of how Mahabharata and Vyasa saw Dharma. First, admitting that 'Dharma-the-God' (and the philosophies therefore) can make mistakes, and that the caste system (and its associated discrimination) is not all hunky-dory, were both exceptionally bold statements to make at the time. Another example would be the denouncement of yajna and other Vedic rituals in Bhagavad Geeta in keeping up Budhhist, Jain and Ajeevik pressures.

Obviously, they make up for this a hundred times in other places, but just the sheer fact that despite active efforts, no one has been able to erase these lines from the epic, is historic in itself.

In short, Mahabharata as a baseline defines dharma as 'whatever is beneficial for the maximum number of people', and Yudhishthira extends it to 'whatever is not cruel'. Krishna defines it as 'whatever is the duty'. Now, the readers are free to either choose, or mix-n-match all of these points.

But, you will also have all characters flouting all the rules on and off, so dharma is fluid as well. The definition is dynamic, and must change with the times to become unequivocally more tolerant and more kind. That is the non-negotiable baseline and nothing else.

Now, for specifics, both Pandavas and Kauravas are right to claim the throne in their own right. The Kuru dynasty has countless examples of where the throne didn't pass eldest-to-eldest. Pandu wasn't the only case of this in this family. Also, as far as inheritance laws are considered, biological children are always given preference over niyoga ones.

So, imo, Duryodhana is wrong for poisoning Bheema, committing arson, misbehaving with Draupadi etc., etc., but he is not wrong for wanting the throne.

In any case, Duryodhana (and Karna's) problem with Draupadi is not one of gender, but one of power and independence.

Both the guys are actually perfect gentlemen with other women (as far as you were expected to be in that time at least). They both hated how Draupadi was smart, dynamic, confident, and overall free from the usual social conditioning (also the fact that she chose the Pandavas and not them).

The whole issue of the vastraharan was effectively a method for these two 'gentlemen' to give her an 'attitude adjustment'.

[whippersnappersbookworm]

Ok so if we are talking about reclaiming" Hindu Mandirs and culture" based on apprently "credible" historical accounts, we can also talk about other religion reclaiming their own "indigenous stolen culture " right? I will not talk about Islam because obviously these people will say they are invaders , not part of our Indian culture etc etc. I will rather talk about a religion that was very much part of Indian history, and that is Buddhism. There is historical accounts from ancient and mediaeval India citing instances where Hindu rulers destroyed Buddhist monasteries (also Jain temples).

I have already wrote this on a reblogged post , but posting it again to point out how history works. Every single time there is change in the ruler , they try to impose their religion on their subjects because religion is the easiest way to conquer people, it's the weakest point. This cycle of destroying and imposing religion has been going on for centuries, it's not limited to one religion only. Every religion does this to exploit the helplessness of poor people. Stop trying to propagate that your hindu dharma is peaceful, because it is not. Stop trying to erase the stories of countless individuals who suffered under the dharama which discriminate between people. It's okay to love your religion but don't ignore the bad parts of it. Don't erase the history with your myths .

[talonabraxas]

Dharma Eye by Talon Abraxas

Meaning of Symbols Common to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

1.The Dharma Wheel is the main Buddhist symbol, but it also appears in Hinduism and Jainism. It represents Dharmic views on morality and cosmic law. With eight spokes, it denotes the moral virtues on the Buddhist Eightfold Path.

2.The Swastika is an ancient symbol. Clockwise, it represents the motion of the Sun in Hinduism. Counterclockwise, it is the night and the Hindu goddess Kali. In Buddhism, it symbolizes Buddha's footprints and the cycle of life. In Jainism, the arms denote the four types of rebirth for the soul.

3.The Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, perfection, immortality, and various Hindu deities. In Buddhism, it expresses purity of the body and mind. In Jainism, semi-divine prophets are represented by or seated upon them.

4.The Endless Knot or "Srivatsa" and Pair of Fish appear in Ashtamangala: a set of eight symbols (most are pictograms of sacred objects) that differ between traditions. The knot represents unity, the cycle of rebirth, and wisdom entwined with compassion. The fish symbolize happiness, freedom, and fearlessness.

5.Symbols may be combined into Yantra, which usually have T-shapes on their borders to symbolize inner enlightenment. They may be associated with deities, luck, protection, or used as meditative aids.

Meaning of Other Hindu Symbols

1.The Om appears in all Dharmic traditions (variously translated), although it is technically a written symbol. It is included here because it has become the main symbol of Hinduism. It represents the supreme, divine consciousness.

2.The Ouroboros appears in several religious traditions (the oldest may be Ancient Egypt; see below). In Hindu mythology, it is one of the animals that holds up the world.

3.The Conch shell or "Shankha" represents Vishnu, water, female fertility, longevity, and prosperity.

Meaning of Other Buddhist Symbols

1.The Conch shell also appears in Buddhism. It can be used as a trumpet and thus represents the awakening influence of Buddhist teachings.

2.The Triratna represents the three jewels of Buddhism: the Buddha (enlightened one), Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (clergy).

3.A Bodhi tree is where Buddha achieved awakening, and its symbol thus represents liberation and nirvana.

4.Buddha footprints represent Buddha as a man, and as following a path that all humans can therefore follow.

5.Buddha eyes symbolize his all-seeing nature. Their display may promote moral behavior in a society.

Meaning of Other Jain Symbols

1.The Nandavarta symbolizes teaching, enlightenment, joy, and prosperity.

2.The Ahimsa represents the principle of non-violence (beginning with non-violence against oneself).

Meaning of Sikh Symbols

1.The Khanda is the primary Sikh symbol. It stands for the provision of charity and protection to those who need it.

2.The Harr Nishan is a symbol of the Ravidassia branch of Sikhism. It represents the goal of enlightenment through worship, meditation, and singing.

172 World Religious Symbols and Their Meanings

[theviraltruth]

Nischal Jain | Shaikshanika Yoga Sammelana

The desire to excel comes to the fore when one is faced with competition. To constantly fuel interest in Yoga and foster the spirit of competitiveness amongst those who have undergone training under the project, an annual district level Shaikshanika Yoga Sammelana (Educational Yoga Conference) is held.

[pursued-by-the-squid]

pastor park and wip in the same sentence??? girl you release some stuff

dfsajdghklhgklfhsd i don't have very much written right now beyond a basic outline, but i'll share some of what i have!!

this is my masterlist/main fic cover. i'm leaning more towards an oc instead of a reader character as of right now, but that's always open to change!

my ofc is an american (and atheist, this is relevant i swear) grad student who's moved to korea to work on her thesis, which is focused on religious pluralism in asia. basically i'm getting to write about my passion for religious studies/comparative religions while also exploring pastor park's thoughts on god, morality, and faith! and also supernatural spooky stuff

i also have plans to title each chapter after a relevant verse of scripture from multiple different faith traditions, just bc it's me and the idea makes me very happy lol

and a few excerpts from the only scene i have written as of rn, unfortunately:

When he thinks about it, he finds that he isn’t sure what he had imagined her home to look like. It was always something vague and unformed in the back of his mind – undoubtedly covered in pieces of secular media like he often sees on her person, perhaps a small space dedicated to her studies, and the rest was an unintriguing mystery he didn’t care about enough to ponder. He realizes now just how wrong he was. The first glimpse he sees over Madeleine’s shoulder is a line of Tibetan prayer flags strung across the room. Then the door opens further, she steps inside, and his breath catches in his throat. “You can sit wherever,” she says, tossing the offer over her shoulder as she starts bustling about. “Make yourself comfortable, I’ll be in and out.” He nods absently, too stunned to formulate even the simplest response. The prayer flags hang low, mostly concentrated in the area by the windows; it isn’t difficult to imagine her opening them when the weather is warm enough and letting the wind filter through. Just to the side, caught in a thick band of sunlight, is a decently sized bookcase overflowing with texts. He recognizes more of them than he would have expected – Hebrew, English, and Korean translations of Jewish and Christian scripture, mostly - but there are plenty others he doesn’t immediately recognize or that take several minutes to translate. Multiple copies of the Quran are shoved alongside books on mystical Islam and the life of the Prophet. Several faded and worn books on Sikhi, Jain Dharma, and Buddhism are folded in next to that, followed by an entire row of Hindu specific books. Titles overflow with the names of Shiva, Krishna, Hanuman, and Durga, detailing mantras, art, and temple architecture. Has she really been hiding this from him? All this time? He shakes his head in disbelief, unable to stop his jaw from going slack at the realization that he has woefully misjudged her.

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Jainism

Jainism is one of the oldest philosophical and religious traditions of India, dating back to at least the 6th century BCE. Its core philosophy is grounded in nonviolence (ahimsa), non-possessiveness (aparigraha), and many-sidedness (anekantavada). Jainism is not only a religion but a deeply rational and ethical worldview that emphasizes self-discipline, moral purity, and the pursuit of liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.

Core Tenets of Jain Philosophy

Ahimsa (Nonviolence)

The cornerstone of Jain ethics.

Nonviolence in thought, word, and deed toward all living beings, from humans to microscopic organisms.

This leads to strict vegetarianism and careful actions in daily life to avoid harm.

Anekantavada (Many-Sidedness)

Reality is complex and can be perceived from multiple perspectives.

Promotes intellectual humility and tolerance.

Connects to the parable of the blind men and the elephant: no one has a complete view of truth.

Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness)

Renunciation of attachment to material and emotional possessions.

Encourages simplicity, detachment, and self-restraint.

Central to spiritual liberation and ethical living.

Ontology and Metaphysics in Jainism

The universe is eternal—neither created nor destroyed.

It consists of six substances (dravyas):

Jiva (souls/living beings)

Ajiva (non-living matter)

Pudgala (matter), Dharma (principle of motion), Adharma (principle of rest), Akasha (space), and Kala (time)

Karma is not just a moral law but a subtle material substance that clings to the soul due to actions and passions.

Epistemology: The Path of Knowledge

Jains believe in three jewels (ratnatraya) as the path to liberation:

Samyak Darshana – Right perception

Samyak Jnana – Right knowledge

Samyak Charitra – Right conduct

These three work together to purify the soul and free it from karmic bonds.

Ethical Philosophy

Jain ethics are rigorous and demanding, especially for monks and nuns, who take five great vows (Mahavratas):

Nonviolence (Ahimsa)

Truthfulness (Satya)

Non-stealing (Asteya)

Celibacy (Brahmacharya)

Non-possession (Aparigraha)

Lay followers follow a milder version known as the Anuvratas.

Liberation and the Soul

Every soul is potentially divine, but is trapped in the cycle of rebirth due to karma.

Moksha (liberation) is the goal—when the soul becomes pure, free from karma, and rises to the top of the cosmos.

Liberation is achieved through self-effort, not divine grace.

Asceticism and Self-Discipline

Jainism places high value on austerity, meditation, and renunciation.

Monks and nuns live extremely minimalist lives.

Even laypersons are encouraged to practice restraint and periodic fasting.

Comparative Note

While Jainism shares some ethical and metaphysical concerns with Buddhism and Hinduism, it is distinct in its non-theistic worldview (no creator God) and its unique karmic ontology.

Contemporary Relevance

Jain principles have inspired modern movements of animal rights, environmental ethics, and nonviolent resistance.

Mahatma Gandhi was deeply influenced by Jain ahimsa.

Jain communities are known for philanthropy, education, and peaceful coexistence.

In Summary

Jainism is a philosophy of radical ethics, intellectual openness, and spiritual liberation. It asks not just how we live, but how our every thought and action touches the vast web of life. Its core question might be: “How can we live in the world without harming it?”

[whencyclopedia]

Ancient Indian Warfare

War was the chief means by which territory was annexed or rulers defeated in ancient India, which was divided into multiple kingdoms, republics and empires. Often one empire predominated or different empires co-existed. The Vedic literature (1500 – 1000 BCE), the two epics Ramayana and the Mahabharata (1000 - 600 BCE), Kautilya's Arthashastra (c. 4th century BCE) and Banabhatta's Harshacharita (c. 7th century CE), all key texts regarding warfare in ancient India, testify to this. Troops were recruited, trained and equipped by the state (maula). There were many communities and forest tribes (atavika) that were known for their military skills and prized as such. Such people lived by the profession of arms (ayudhjivi). Villages providing soldiers were called ayudhiya. Mercenaries (bhrita) also existed in large numbers as did corporate guilds of soldiers (shreni) and they were recruited whenever required.

Attitudes to Warfare

The king or emperor was supposed to be a great warrior, capable of vanquishing enemies on the battlefield and subduing their kingdoms. The idea of digvijaya (Sanskrit: “victorious campaign in all directions”) so that a ruler could become a chakravarti samrat (Sanskrit: “emperor whose chariot wheel rolls unobstructed”) was always emphasized. Religiously, the Hindus favoured war as a means of furthering royal ambition and even advocated the concept of dharma yuddha or “just war” to avenge injustices or claim one's justified right to the throne. Buddhism and Jainism, despite their advocacy of non-violence, also understood the role of war and warfare in the prevailing political system and especially for the defence of one's kingdom against invaders embarked on a digvijaya. The Buddha himself advised the minister of Magadha's king Ajatashatru (492 - 460 BCE) on how difficult it would be to conquer Vaishali. Alongside all his humanitarian work, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka (272-232 BCE) also did not disband his army but continued to maintain efficient means for the security of his people, which he considered as part of his duty as a Buddhist ruler looking after the welfare of his subjects. Throughout the ancient period, many of the most notable emperors, kings, warriors and even individual soldiers continued to be devout Jains.

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I'm literally a mormon fundamentalist taliban osama bin laden marxist leninist dengist sinn fein lincolnite gay war criminal chechen separatist montagnard proto-feminist yudkowskyan shining path gay narco peshmerga taiping heavenly kingdom shinto anti-woke anti-cash quaker jesuit nudist jain dharma undecided major FREEMASON thinfluencer lesbo-croatian seinfeld muslim brotherhood narnia hippocratic oath monophysite rhodesian bush war "five points" of calvinism descartes ted kaczynski wagner group neoliberal zanu pf deep ecology champagne socialist and yet you still follow me.