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Himsatmak
Jai Jinendra
Jambu Dweep
Jiva/jiv
Karmas
Lathi Charge
Milni
Muni
Mahavratas
Nirjara
Naan
Pinjrapole or
panjrapole
Pooja
Pranas
Prashad
Pranatipata
Pravachan
Paryushana
Pratikraman
Paneer
Pratima
Prigraha
Panch Kalyanaks
violent
a Jain salutation. (meaning "victory to those who have conquered their inner enemies, passions")
part of Jain cosmology (a very large continent). of which India is just one country living being
Deeds, actions
beating the crowds with sticks
a tradition of giving money and presents
a monk
the great vows (non-violence, truth, nonstealing, celibacy and non-possessions)
a process of shedding karmas/deeds or destroying /annihilation of karmas Indian bread
a protected animal shelter/sanctuary prayers and other rituals
life force
offering of food or snacks in a temple sin of killing or harming
religious discourses/lecture
Jains' holy festival, celebrations of eight days
a methodical system in Jainism to ask for atonement and forgiveness for all acts of himsa (violence) that have been committed. Indian cheese
Jain idols/deity, statues
accumulation of wealth and possessions
a Jain celebration to celebrate the five most important events in the life of a Jain tirthankar (LORD)
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