Jainism a Glimpse

Author(s): Punyadarshanvijay
Publisher: Sanmarg Prakashan

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(Jada and Cētana). Energies of gravitation, magnetism and electricity are believed to be three scientific forces which sustain the universe. But the subtle forces of silence and solitude, of surrender and prayer, of love and sympathy, of dedication and determination, these subtle forces etc., are manifestation of the energies of intelligence. It is a rule in nature that subtle forces of Yoga - (the activities of mind, speech and body), are more powerful than the gross forces of material science.
Two kinds of Energies :
'The energy of intelligence not through mind alone, nor through heart alone but through the whole of your totality is the highest wisdom', says Jainism. You should distinctly distinguish between what you are and what you are not. Jainism starts with the Holy Curiosity to know the marvellous structure of reality and ends in the flawless perfection which is the combination of Joy, Knowledge and Energy.
The Fundamentals of Jain a Philosophy are that this universe) the whole cosmos is self created, self ruled, self regulated and self administrated, according to the mighty and eternal cosmic law. Every conceivable subject is so well discussed in Jaina Scriptures, in a systematic and convincing way that one would realise that if the Jaina Doctrines are well understood and practised, it is certain that the world will enjoy lasting peace and prosperity instead of the present day world of hatred and violence.
Practically all religions have individuals as Supreme God, Jaina religion believes that all wordly souls possess inherent attributes (principal qualities) 4 originals-Infinite Knowledge,
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