International Jain Conference 1985 3rd Conference

Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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adopts a body and starts manifesting through it, according to its Karma. So long as the Karmic waves or matter are attached to the magnetic field it goes on through the cycles of births and deaths. Thus this magnetic field can explain to a certain extent in scientific language the concept of soul and its transmigration.
In the end, I wish to draw the attention to the fact that Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of the world. Although it was prevalent in India in some form or other even during the pre-vedic period, yet due emphasis on its antiquity has never been seriously given. It is therefore essential that proper research may be carried in this direction and approximate period of its origin be established. It is even more important in these days because of the scientific nature of this religion and its unequivocal emphasis on Non-Violence (AHIMSA) which has become necessary in this modern world if it is to survive.
Emeritus Professor in Medicine,
Ex-Principal and Dean
S. M. S. Medical College Jaipur (Rajasthan)
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The best thing is a life spent in penitential practices. The middle course is to live with dear ones around.
The worst of all is, with the thought that we have not enough, through desire of wealth subserviently to follow those who understand us not.
-Naladiyar, 365.
In the law of Jina that is knowledge by which the Jiva becomes free from attachment, by which he is absorbed in the virtue and by which (the feeling of) amity is engendered.
-Samanasuttam