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are 24 in number. Nevertheless, there are no significant doctrinal differences between the two groups of Jain Dharma.
The Method of Sadhana (Meditation Practice)
Jain dharma is based on the following three principles Samyagdarshan (Right Belief, View), Samyagjnana (Right Knowledge), and Samyagchartira (Right Conduct). These are known as ratna traya or three gems.”
These three in unison constitute the path to liberation.
Determining the true nature of self (atman) is “Right view; ” knowledge of the nature of the soul is “Right knowledge; ” and immersing in the true nature of the soul (divine spirit) is “Right Conduct.” (Purusharthsidhopaya, shloka 216)
In their discourses on inner meditation, the saints (enlightened beings) describe two specific techniques: Divine light and Divine sound. However, these techniques are not always clearly explained and often there are only covert references to these methods are mentioned. Light and sound are said to be the energy [facets) and eternal form of Paramatma (the Supreme Spirit). The Saint tradition usually describes two sequential techniques used to experience the divine nature. The first of
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