Faith and Philosophy of Jainism

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Jainism is a religion which symbolizes solidarity and unity between all beings. Jainism is deeply philosophical and a very scientific religion. This book covers historical developments of Jainism from its earliest time to its latest version. As one of the world's major religions, Jainism has today a very long history of a splendid tradition, with a well-defined philosophy and code of ethics. This volume covers its beginning, antiquity, doctrines, Tirthankaras, spread, and its contribution to world's culture and art heritage. Main sects and practices, important scriptures, prestigious scholars, sacred sites, prayers and pilgrimages, beliefs, rituals and ceremonies, all are covered in this volume.

Arun Kumar Jain was born on 17th Oct. 1951. His ancestors belonged to the village of Binauli, Barauth in Western U.P., India. Hailing from a Jain family, he was given the knowledge of Jainism as legacy. After passing from Jain School, Darya Ganj, he entered Delhi College of Engineering, something that opened new vistas for him, with friends who came from all walks of life and indirectly persuaded him for introspection of his own values. The more he introspected and analyzed, the more fervent he became in his practices and stand he now enlightened. This lit up a desire to spread words about philosophy of Jainism. However, the entanglements of life prevented him for so long to accomplish his desire but now. He is well known in his political and social circle for his writings which are crisp, clear, and direct.

This book is an exposition on Jainism from its origin to modern times. It is a conscientious piece of work exploring different aspects of Jainism in the light of modern viewpoint. It emphasizes on the historical developments of Jainism from its earliest time to its latest version outlining several factors, which led to such a growth. As one of the world's major religions, founded on the spiritual principles of non-violence (ahimsa). truth, and righteous conduct, Jainism has today a very long history of a splendid living tradition, with a well-defined world view, philosophy, and code of ethics. This volume covers its beginnings, antiquity, doctrines, Tirthankaras, spread and among other aspects, its contribution to world's culture and art heritage.

Jainism stands for brotherhood and unity between all beings without distinction of colour and creed and the most characteristic feature is a gracious and winning tolerance which is common in all forms of Jainism. Jainism is not only deeply philosophical, but also possesses a system of evolution. This book is therefore offered as a modest contribution to a cause which every true lover of humanity must have at heart.

Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of India. It predates chronicles as per recordings in the Hindu Holy Scriptures. It is a distinctive system, quite different and independent from other systems of Indian philosophy. Jainism is a religious faith of strictly human origin and is preached and practiced by one who has achieved ideal knowledge, nirvana and self-control by his own individual efforts and has been released from the shakels of corporeal existence, the cycle of births and deaths. Such human beings are regarded as Gods of Jainism. The idea of God as a creator, protector, and destroyer of the world doesn't exist in Jainism. The concept of God's rebirth as a human being to demolish the devils is not accepted in Jainism. In short Jainism doesn't believe in creator God. but it is not an atheistic religion because it believes in many Gods who are self realized persons and who have achieved nirvana. In older times it was known by many names such as Saman tradition, or the religion of Nirganth or Jin.

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