Service of Jainism to India

Author(s): J S Shah, U H Jain
Publisher: J S Shah, U H Jain

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ESSENCE AND SPIRIT OF JAINISM
By CHITRABHANU
Jainism is not a sect or just one more
conflicting ideology - it is a way of thinking
and living.
The greatness of Jain philosophy lies in
the fact that its teachings as sure the greatest
happiness of the greatest number," not only of
men, but of all living beings; under all
circumstances.
Its philosophy is not essentially founded
on any particular writing or external revelation,
but on the unfoldment of spiritual consciousness,
which is the birthright of every soul. Mere words
cannot give full expression to the truths of
Jainism which must be felt and realised within.
The Jains are in arlyocales of the involop
ment of man in all aspects-physical, mental and
spiritual. Through knowledge and endeavour the
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