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GLOSSARY Ahimsa-The first and foremost among the Jaina vows,
meaning abstention from slaughter, injury or
harm Arta dhyana-The lowest form of meditation as identi
fied by the Jainas Its object is two-fold, viz., a desire to get rid of an undesired thing, and a desire to get back a dear and coveted thing. This
characterises the thinking of all human beings. Bhante-A form of address to the acharya. Brahma-The Creator-god of the Hindu pantheon. Chaturdası-Fourteenth day in each fortnight which is
particularly important for the practice of austerities like fasting, giving up food at night and
fortnightly confession FF Deva Dharanendra-Protecting deity of Tıthankar
Parsva, himself the lord of the nagas (snakes). Ganadhara Kesi--Fourth Acharya in the line of Parsva,
a contemporary of Mahavira. He had a long discussion with Ganadhara Gautama of the order of Mahavira which resolved the differences between the two sects of the nirgranthas who
were united thereafter, Karmā-Substantive force, matter in subtle form. Kayotsarga-A standing posture of meditation, giving up
attachment to the body. Mahadeva, Siva-The Destroyer-god of the Hindu
pantheon Mahavira-Twenty-fourth tirthankara of the Jainas, a
senior contemporary of Gautam Buddha. Muni Subrata-Twentieth tirthankara of the Jainas. Nandanavana-A forest well-known for its beauty, said
to be located between Mount Meru and Devakuru. Parsva-Twenty-third tirthankara of the Jainas. Parvati - Consort of Sıva of the Hindu pantheon, Mother
Goddess
