Jainism

Author(s): Vallabh Smarak Nidhi
Publisher: Vallabh Smarak Nidhi

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of the stellar bodies was not credited by Western scholars, but recent discoveries and researches in the field of astronomy serve to fully endorse the Jain views.
The Jains have done much also in the cause of Biology, Zoology, Anatomy, Botany, Physiology and various other subject pertaining to science. They have very accurately classified the living beings according to their organs of touch, sense, taste, capacity of food etc. Without being lengthy on these subjects, it will be sufficient for our present purpose to point out that there is a big field for the Westen scientists for research in Jain Philosophy and that their labours shall be amply repaid.
Having dealt with the marvellous and unique services which Jainism has done in the eause of literature, Science and art, we shall now proceed to see how it has acquitted itself in doing its duty towards the animal kingdom.
Ahinsa has been the underlying principle of Jainis:. Many other religions have also preached this principle, but it was Jainism alone which acted up to it and carried it out. fully.
Jainism instituted a regular crusabe against