Jainism a Glimpse

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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1. Jainism a Glimpse
Concepts of God in Jainism Untenability of the theory of God as creator Jaina view of the creation of Universe and its constituents. Six basic
substances (Real) " Dravya". Nine Fundamental Truths
Elements "Tattva" immortal soul and Karma Karmic Body-imprisoned soul-illustrations (gold, lantern) State of existence - "Gati" and class of being 'Jāti'. Most precious Human condition. Lēśyā :State of Mind II Karmic Doctrine: Introduction to cosmos Cosmos - "Dravya-Tripadi"
Six Dravya - Basic substance I = A Jivāstikāya= soul-8 chief fundamental forces = "Guna" - attributes B Ajiva (5 kinds) = II Pudgalāstikāya = Matter = 8 kinds of forces "Karmic energies - obscures,
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the right attributes of the soul
(4) Other Reals - Dravya III, IV, V, VI
Cosmos - 3 divisions, size, shape,
karmic doctrine, karman - infected soul and its elimination.
III What is Jainism?
Jainism is nature cosmic principle equal opportunity Two kinds of energies, mechanism and intelligence No Commandments - 3 - important points (Note)
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3 Jewels Right / true Knowledge, Faith and Conduct (Note) Jaina Monk
3 Divine qualities "Ahimsa-Samyama-Tapa "
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Ahimsa - Non-injury
Samyam (complete renunciation)
5 great vows
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