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Jainism — • A form of religion intermediate between Brahminism and Buddhism, originated in India in pre Christian times Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Jainism Jainism … Catholic encyclopedia
Jainism — /juy niz euhm/, n. a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century B.C. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, esp. through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living… … Universalium
Triple gems of Jainism — Jainism emphasises that the right vision or view ( Samyak Darsana ), right knowledge ( Samyak Jnana ) and right conduct ( Samyak Caritra ) together constitute the path of liberation. These three are known as the triple gems (or jewels) of Jainism … Wikipedia
Dharma (Jainism) — Jainism This article is part of a series on Jainism Prayers and Vows … Wikipedia
Jainism — The name Jain derives from jina (victory); Jainism is thus the religion of the “victorious one” any human being who by his or her own effort has conquered the lower passions and thus become free of attachments to things. Most Jains believe… … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Moksa (Jainism) — For other uses, see Moksha (disambiguation). Jainism This article is part of a series on Jainism Prayers and Vows … Wikipedia
Naraka (Jainism) — Jainism This article is part of a series on Jainism Prayers and Vows … Wikipedia
Three Jewels — This article is about the Three Jewels , Three Treasures , Three Refuges or Triple Gem in Buddhism. For other uses, see Three Treasures (disambiguation). Translations of the Three Jewels Pali : tiratana, tisarana … Wikipedia
Samsara (Jainism) — In Jainism, IAST|Saṃsāra is the worldly life characterized by continuous rebirths and reincarnations in various realms of existence. IAST|Saṃsāra is described as mundane existence, full of suffering and misery and hence is considered undesirable… … Wikipedia
Nathuram Premi — Pt. Nathuram Premi Pt. Nathuram Premi Born 26 November, 1881 Deori, Sagar, (Bundelkhand), Madhya Pradesh Died 30 January, 1960 … Wikipedia
