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87-95
87
88
6. Distinctiveness of Jaina Ethics
Gradation in Ethical Code Importance Assigned to Five Vratas Prominence Given to Ahimsā Easy Practicability of Ethical Code Commonness of Ethical Code
91
92
96-111
96
98
7. Divisions in Jainism
Rise of Sections in Jainism The Great Schism of Jainism The Digambara and Śvetāmbara Sects The Digambara Sub-sects The Śvetāmbara Sub-sects
100 103 107
8. Status of Jainism in India
Jainism in East India Jainism in South India Jainism in West India Jainism in North India
112-122
112 115 118 121
9. Contribution of Jainism to Indian Culture
Languages and Literature Arts and Architecture Philosophy Ethical Code . Political Progress
123-134
121 126 132 133 134
10. Jainism and other Religions
Jainism and Hinduism Jainism and Buddhism Jainism and Islam
135-142
135 139 141
11. Significance of Jainism
Establishment of Social Equality Independence from Priestly Domination Religious Emancipation of Women Impetus to Female Education Inculcation of Self-reliance
143-159
143 146 147 149 150
