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CONTENTS
Foreword Preface
1. Antiquity of Jainism
Meaning of Jainism Tradition of Tīrtharkaras Historicity of the Jaina Tradition Jaina Tradition and Buddhism Jaina Tradition and Hinduism Jaina Tradition and Archaeological Evidence
15-25
15 16 17
21
22
2. Fundamentals of Jainism
Principles of Jainism Philosophy of Jainism Tattvas of Jainism
26-37
26 27 30
38-51
38
3. Doctrines of Jainism
The Doctrine of Karma The Doctrine of Nayavāda The Doctrine of Syādvāda
44
52-62
52
4. Salvation-path of Jainism
Three-fold Path of Salvation Right Belief Right Knowledge Right Conduct
54
57
61
63-86
5. Ethics of Jainism
Prescription of Ethical Code Ethical Code for Householders Ethical Code for Ascetics
