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Conclusion
One example does not permit general conclusions, but most tales alluded to in the final verses of Asädhara's Book VIII point in the same direction: reminding the dying of the predominance of faith in this particular moment. With good reason, the formula of the threefold jewel (trava ratna) puts faith, knowledge and behaviour on the same level. Jainism is not only a philosophical doctrine, but a religion. As such, it includes an element quite irrational: faith, which rests upon will and understanding, not only upon mere understanding. Faith condenses or coagulates the big dogmatic developments of knowledge, it reduces them to a simple formula (e.g., the Pañca Namaskūra) and public profession which involves will and a deep change of the self, as underlined by Pujyapāda. From this point of view, Jainism may be closer to other religions, such as Islam, which have faith as their main principle. Living, in Malwa, in the 13th century, could Asādhara have been indifferent to this fact?
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| SR No. | 022773 |
| Book Title | International Journal Of Jaina Studies Vol 01 To 03 2005 To 2007 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Peter Flugel |
| Publisher | Hindi Granth Karyalay |
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| Total Pages | 202 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 19 MB |