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separate ghee from margarine deplete and fire is used to separate metal from metal, so in like manner the spirit achieves freedom reparation through and restriction."
Jain Traditions
Indian culture can be characterized in two general social issues: (1) Brahman culture (Vedic) (2) shramana culture. The philosophical school of Mimansa, Vedanta, Nyaya and Vaishesika is at the top of the list. The philosophical schools of Jain, Buddhist and Sankhya have a place in the culture of Shraman.
The custom of the Jain and Tirthankars philosophy is largely ancient. The Jain philosophy is Sanatana; Confirmations of closeness of Tirthankar Rishabhdev were found in the work of human advancement of the Indus Valley (Flugel, Peter, 2007).
4.2.2 TIRTHANKARS
Jainism is the ancient religion of India and in the midst of its long and uninterrupted proximity is proclaimed by twenty - four Great Preachers known as "Jinas", ie "Victories" or "Tirthankars", ie "Creators of authority over the wave of proximity". In the context of these twenty-four Tirthankars progression, Sri Adinath is the first and Sri Mahavir is the last and twenty-forth Tirthankar (Flugel, Peter, 2008, pp. 181-271).
4.3 TEMPLES OF JAIN RELIGION
The Jain religious buildings are broadly classified as follows.
1. Chaityalaya 2. Tunk 3. Temples 4. Jal Madir 5. Samosaran 6. Manastambha
Chaityalata is a house temple in the Jain religion, where the people can visit and host different kind of rituals. Normally east facing Mulanayak is placed in the temple with highly decorated vedi. Tunk is small structure with the foot idols of the Tirthankar or the saint. Temple or city temple is place of worship. Jal Mandir is basically Samadhi mandir dedicated to Tirthankar and Samosaran is a replica of Tirthankar facing all
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