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________________ Celebrating Jain Society of Houston Pratishtha Mahotsav 1995 The karmic theory is very predominant in the majority of eastern-based religions. The raison d'être of this phenomenon is mired in the premise that eastern religions were concerned with educating the masses rather than subjecting them to Marxist-style mind control. Understanding karmic theory is also one of the most important parts of Jain theory. Without the comprehension of metaphysical theories behind our religion, we become no better than those who chauvinistically and blindly follow their faiths. The karmic theory, however, also insures an understanding of morality and moral principles, and hence becomes an ordering value of any society aiming to maximize spiritual growth. And, other of any belief in any omnipotent and omnipresent being, it provides some logical and scientific reasoning for the teaching. Once we are versed in the teachings of our religion, it seems impossible that Jains should ever become a dying breed, even in America. Because many of us were taught that it would be very difficult to pursue a strict Jain life in America, we have come to believe it. Admittedly, some concessions have made and should continue to be made, but, for the most part, it is not very difficult to respect the traditions and beliefs of our religion. We do not have to become the first generation of Jains in our Western world. Rather than shunning Jainism, if we come to embrace it, as well as teach others to do the same, the obstacles should be easily overcome and we should be easily overcome and we should rise to the occasion. Jain Education International Abode of the Liberated Souls Four Destinies Heaven Human Animal Hell Non Violence Mutual Assistance O! All Beings W Page 180 For Private & Personal Use Only Right Faith Right Conduct Right Knowledge परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानाम् "There are always enough excuses available if you are weak enough to use them" (Author Unknown) Three Paths Mutual Assistance Of All Beings www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.528921
Book TitleJain Society Houston TX 1995 11 Pratistha
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJain Society Houston TX
PublisherUSA Jain Society Houston TX
Publication Year1995
Total Pages218
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationMagazine, USA_Souvenir Jain Center TX Houston, & USA
File Size9 MB
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