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In Search of the Ultimate
GLOSSARY
Aarati or Aarti
Acharanga
Acharya
Ritual of waving a lamp, divo in front of an image of God First in the list of Agam scriptures Agam, Scriptures as per Shvetambara tradition Head spiritual teacher and head of a group of monks things/objects not given to oneself Types of karmas which can not be destryoed Non-violence Non-living things
Adatta Aghati Ahimsa Ajiva
Akhatrij
Akshay tritiya
Anekanta vada
Anu vrata Anga Aparigraha Ardha Magadhi Arhat Arihant(a) Asad Ashrava Asteya Atma Ayambil
Third day of the month of vaishakh in Indian calendar Same as above, Jain Holy Day, day on which first Tirthankara Rushabhdev broke his fast and accepted sugar-cane juice Theory of many sided approach. Philosophy of understanding others' view points Minor vows First group of scriptures, inner limbs. Non acquisition Ancient language of scriptures An enlightened soul same as Arihant(a) As above Non truth flow of karma (karmik particles) towards soul Non stealing Soul Festival of penance where only limited and restricted food is taken Binding of karma particles 'God' though not creator Name of a bird who has sharp, watchful eyes Feelings
Bandh Bhagvan Bharand Bhav
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