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CONTENTS
Preface List of Tables List of Figures List of Maps List of Plates
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Chapter 1: The Jains
1 - 22
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Jainism and its Origin & Growth History of Jainism Sects in Jainism Jain Social Organisation Food, Festivals and Pilgrimage Jains' Contribution to the Indian Culture & Society Concluding Remarks
Chapter 2: Jain Way of Life
23 - 47
Jain Philosophy Jain Ethics Householder's Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Ascetics Practicality of Jain Asceticism for Laity Jain way of Life: Diasporic Context Concluding Remarks
Chapter 3: Jain Demography
48 - 85
Population Size Population Growth Rate Population Variation by States/Union Territories Concentration in Seven States/UT Urbanisation Sex Ratio Literacy, Work Participation and Occupation Concluding Remarks
