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A Hand Book of Jainology
Bernard Shaw said, “According to the Jain Dharma there is no single supreme being who is Ishwara or the Paramatma. Everyone can attain spiritual elevation and become a Paramatma. Then why should I not try to become a Paramatma?" The Jain Dharma prescribes the gradual means by which we can attain that spiritual elevation. The steps prescribed for the attainment of spiritual perfection are essentially scientific. In this respect they are unique.
Dharma comprises two main aspects. One relates to observances and practices and the other relates to theories and doctrines that ought be known and assimilated. In other words, we can say that Dharma must explain to us “What is this Universe ? How is the universe being managed, controlled and organized ? What principles are bound with the Jiva ? What are those principles and practices that lead us towards Moksha and that can enable us to pursue the path of Moksha and to attain it.
Questions : (1) Explain the expression Vishwadharma or a universal
religion. (2) How can the great problems of the present day world be
solved ? (3) Why did Bernard Shaw like to be born as a Jain ?
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