Gems of Jainism

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

Page 99

Gems of Jainism
Jiva, Ajiva,. Punya, Papa, Asrava, Sanivara, Nirjara, Bandh, Moksha
Concept of Soul. iv. State of Existence (Gati) & class of being (Jati)
as per karma
Gati : Deva, Naraki, Tiryancha, Manusya. Jaina Logic Naya Logic - Nayavāda Seven Nayas - Stand points Anekāntavāda - Non - Absolutism Syadāvāda - Manisidedness Jain Ethics:
Theories of conduct in accordance with metaphysics & epistermology Law of karma - free from Karma: Salvation Ethical discipline for spiritual purification and social fitness Two forms of Righteous Conduct: Partial non-attachment and complete Non-attachment. Two sets of rules of conduct - for households and for monks. The code of rules : Panch Mahavrata or five great vows. Practice extreme carefulness (Samiti) in walking, speaking, receiving alms and other things, and answering call of nature so as to avoid any harm to tiny life.