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CHAPTER XI.
The Tri-Ratna of the Jains. The Jain Theory of the World and the Doctrine of Karma.
Now we shall consider the different means taught by the two systems to reach Nirvana. We shall first consider the Jain means. They are summed up in their Tri-ratna, or 'three jewels.' The three jewels are Right Faith (Samyagdarsana); Right Knowledge (Jñâna) and Right Conduct ( Châritra ).
The first jewel Right Faith, means absolute faith in the founder of their religion, and also in the truth of the doctrine taught by him.
The second jewel Right Knowledge means the right understanding of the Jain theory of the world. This theory is an atheistical one, in the sense, that it does not believe in an 'Isvara' as the creator or ruling providence; according to it, the world exists by itself and is eternal. The four elements
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