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What is Religion according to Jainism? According to Jain ism religion is a way of life. Life and religion can not be separated. They are not different., not separate and can not be thought about one without the other. Where there is life, where there is aim and goal of life, the methods or way to reach the goal, Religion is the ultimate path away that transforms soul into a higher soul.
According to Jain Scriptures, "Friendliness (Maitri). Acitvity (Pramoda), Compassion (Karuna) and Neutrality (Madhyas'tha) are four qualities (Bhavanā) required in the foundation of religion".
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The Philosophy.
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Jain view of the creation of Universe and its constituents: Six reals-Six Substances (dravya) 1. Jiva embodied soul with consciousness - with life (Chetna)
Wihtout consciousness: (five
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Pudgala- matter
Dhrmastikeya - Ether motion media Adharmastikaya - Rest media
Akasa - Space (Limitless pure empty space and limited but vast Universe)
Kala time (real apparent and absolute.)
They all have Three characteristics : Utpada; Vyaya, Dhrauvya
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