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19-JAIN SYMBOLS
19- Jain Symbols
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परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानम् Compassionate Living
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परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानम् Compassionate Living
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A. Palm of a Hand (Fig 1)
The palm of a hand with the Chakra (wheel) inset (fig 1) is a symbol used by interfaith organizations to depict non-violence and represent Jainism. The palm signifies the assurance 'do not be afraid', indicating that human beings, suffering due to karmic bondage, do not need to be disheartened. The wheel (Chakra) of dharma with 24 spokes represents the religion preached by the 24 Tirthankaras, consisting of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, Anekäntaväda, Aparigraha, and equality of all the souls.
JAINISM AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
B. Comprehensive Jain Symbol (Fig 2 or 3)
The comprehensive Jain symbol consists of a crescent of the moon, three dots, the Swastika (Fig 2) or Om (Fig 3), the palm of a hand with the wheel (Chakra) inset, and an outline figure encompassing all symbols. Each individual symbol is also used separately in Jainism.
The three dots represent the Jain path of liberation (Jain trinity): Right Faith or Conviction (Samyag Darshan), Right Knowledge
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