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JAINISM IS MORE THAN A RELIGION, IT IS A PHILOSOPHY
AND A WAY OF LIFE
KISHOR BHIMJI SHAH
Jain Dharma is the essential nature of an individual or an object. Bhagawan Mahavir has explained the meaning of Dharma clearly, thus Dharma is nothing but the real nature of an object. Just as the nature of fire is to burn and the nature of water is to produce a cooling effect, in the same manner, the essential nature of the soul is to seek self-realisation and spiritual elevation. "Dharma is the name that can be given to all the elaborate codes of conduct and ideologies that enable life to attain nobility and spiritual exaltation". Dharma can be the only means to understand and realise the true meaning of life. Dharma in its real sense is that which leads the soul on the
path of felicity, peace and spiritual bliss; and impels it to be active and progressive. Jain Dharma is absolutely independent, unique and systematised among the religion of the world. It has its own philosophy; it has a code of conduct tested by time. It has a unique outlook and wisdom.
Jainism is there in the universe since innumerable years and will remain there for innumerable years, that is, it is there forever. It was, and it is, and it will be there permanently. Jainism and its principles can be put into practice by everyone during his/her lifetime. Life's every moment is precious.
~ Be the Inspiration Walk the Talk - Live the Jain Way of Life
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