Gems of Jainism

Author(s): Hemant Shah
Publisher: Academy of Philosophy

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What is Religion according to Jainism? According to Jain ism religion is a way of life. Life and religion can not be separated. They are not different., not separate and can not be thought about one without the other. Where there is life, where there is aim and goal of life, the methods or way to reach the goal, Religion is the ultimate path - away that transforms soul into a higher soul. According to Jain Scriptures, "Friendliness (Maitri). Acitvity (Pramoda), Compassion (Karunā) and Neutrality (Madhyas'tha) are four qualities (Bhavanā)
required in the foundation of religion”. On Jainism : The Philosophy.
Jain Metaphysics: i. : Jain view of the creation of Universe and its
constituents: Six reals-Six Substances (dravya) 1. Jiva : embodied soul with consciousness -
with life (Chetnā) 2. Ajiva : Wihtout consciousness : (five
kinds) a. Pudgala- matter b. Dhrmastikeya - Ether motion media
Adharmastikaya - Rest media Akāsa - Space : (Limitless pure empty space and limited but vast Universe) Kāla - time - (real apparent and
absolute.) They all have Three characteristics :
Utpāda; Vyaya, Dhrauvya ii. Nine Elements – Fundamental Truths:
e.