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CONTENTS
SECTION -I: INTRODUCTION 1 What is Religion 2 Understanding Jain Religion 3 The Historical Background of Jain Religion SECTION II : THE JAIN SHRAMANA TRADITION 4 The Role of Tirthankars 5 Namokar Mantra 6 The Legacy of Bhagwan Mahavir
Jain Scriptures SECTION III : THE JAIN SPIRITUAL PATH 8 The Fundamental Approach of Jain Religion
The Three Jewels of Jainism 10 The Ladder of Jain Spiritual Journey 11 Paryushan Parva SECTION IV: TEACHINGS OF BHAGWAN MAHAVIR 12 Ahimsa - The Supreme Religion
94 13 Aparigraha - Non-Possession and Non-Attachment 103 14 Anekant (Doctrine of Manifold Aspects)
110 15 Vegetarianism - The Jain Tradition
114 16 Conclusion - Song of the Soul (Meri Bhavana) 121
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