Essence of Jainism

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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ESSENCE OF JAINISM
CONTENTS
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Search for happiness
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Know thyself
Samyaktva, the essence of Jainism
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5
Ashtakarma, eight types of Karma
Theory of Karma and cycle of birth and rebirth
Chapter 6
Questions and answers about the theory of Karma
Chapter 7
Shaddravya, the six basic substances
Chapter 8
Nav Tattva : Jiv and Ajiv
Chapter 9
Nav Tattva : Punya and Päp
Chapter 10
Nav Tattva : Äsrav and Bandh
Chapter 11
Nav Tattva : Samvar and Nirjarä
Chapter 12
Nav Tattva: Other factors conducive to Nirjarä
Chapter 13
Nav Tattva: Moksha or liberation
Ladder of spiritual elevation
Chapter 14 Chapter 15
Syädväd, the theory of relative truth
Chapter 16
History of Jain Sects and Scriptures
GLOSSARY
Chapter 1: SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS