Account of Jainism

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Jainism...
for the soul is wished for and also to be “fully consistent with what is seen and desired.” A: stricter test than this could scarcely be found to examine a religion. The first ground on, which this Religion appeals to all truth-loving souls is therefore an appeal of reason to criticise itself by the most logical standards. It is not a name that is the rallying point of its disciples. But as a path that leads by critically examined steps to a consummation which is universally wished for, Jainism claims our earnest consideration.
THE THEORY OF GOD. The same critical nature of Jain Philosophy may be prominently found at work in the conception of God.Swami Samant Bhadra's Apt mimansa illustrates the way in which an intelligent Jain would set about his enquiry of Godhood. This sage has in mind the task of composing a great commentary upon tlie Tatvarth Sutras. Naturally the first thing that occurs to him is the invokation of Divine blessings.