Jaina Philosophy

SR No.: 006901
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Virchand R Gandhi, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: World Jain Confederation
Publication Year: 2009
Total Pages: 298
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 5 MB

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The Jaina Philosophy one worship of the true und only infinite source of perfection the Christ of all humanity. From this point of view he may be called Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Buddha, Jina, or the Christ of Nazareth we have no objections, but in the deep and true appreciation of Him, these names must signify one life, one source, one manifestation and one universal expression of love. The Jaina poet says : “ praise him who has destroyed the seeds of physical death and birth, be he Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva or Jina.” These prayers were composed before the birth of Jesus or of Buddha - had they lived before their composition, their names would have been added.
I have borrowed from the Christian scriptures what was spoken by the mouth of Jesus and is called 'a new commandment' but in truth it is an old, old commandment, which in the beginning came from the lips and loving natures of our great prophets-and teachers, and is not new to us, and is, therefore easily recognized. "When the old and the new truth are appreciated and conformed to, then will come to pass that vision of the ancient prophets and seers, in the daily opportunities and methods of man, the principle in the active work of what you call “co-operation”, which is the first proof of brotherhood. From this point also we may truly study and certainly obtain some knowledge of that condition of perfect bliss for which we yearn, and the conditions of which in the lessons I have tried to express are founded, and this for all souls and forever.
On this ground also we stand to learn and to know the purpose and the methods of true worship. That worship is not to a person a mere existence who may be conceived as a supreme being only, but it extends to all holy, worthy, pure and perfected ones, who by this method have attained a perfect state and who by their example and virtues and the achievements of their austerities and devotions have made the way for us simple and sweet. We, the Jainas of India say every day in our prayer: “
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