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Message from the Publisher

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August 2023Vol. 4 · No. 1pp. 2

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Padma Shri Honors Acharya Shri Chandanaji: A Tribute to Jain Dharma's Living Legend

By Dilip V. Shah

Acharyashri Chandanaji, a revered figure in Jainism, was honored with the Padma Shri award on January 26, 2022, coinciding with her 86th birthday. A virtual celebration was organized via Zoom due to…

February 2022Vol. 2 · No. 7pp. 5

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Vol. 1 · No. 12

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Exploring Jain Terminology: Shraman Dharma and Self-Reliance

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

The Bhogilal Leharchand Institute of Indology, located within the Vijay Vallabh Smarak Tirth Mandir Complex in Delhi, is a research and educational institution focused on Indian philosophy,…

July 2021Vol. 1 · No. 12pp. 7–9

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Understanding Jain Terminology: Bahya Tapa Practices

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

This text explains key Jain practices under the concept of Bahya Tapa (external penance), focusing on dietary and lifestyle disciplines. Anashan involves fasting by abstaining from food and sometimes…

June 2021Vol. 1 · No. 11pp. 8

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Understanding Tapa: Jain Penance Practices and Their Significance

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

Tapa, or penance, is the seventh of the ten virtues celebrated by Digambaras during Das Lakshana Parva, serving as a key religious practice for both monks and Jain householders. Its primary purpose…

April 2021Vol. 1 · No. 9pp. 8

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Understanding Jain Terminology: Samavaya and Five Causes

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

The text explains Jain terminology, focusing on Samavaya Sam (right knowledge) and the interconnectedness of causes and actions. It highlights the Jain philosophy of Anekantavada, which emphasizes…

January 2021Vol. 1 · No. 6pp. 8

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Understanding Karma: Theory, Types, and Liberation in Jainism

By Dilip V. Shah

Karma, central to Jain philosophy, governs a soul's destiny through the natural law of cause and effect, where thoughts, words, and actions generate consequences. Kashaya—anger, ego, deceit, and…

December 2020Vol. 1 · No. 5pp. 8

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Exploring Jain Scriptures: Agam Literature and Its Historical Transmission

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

Jain scriptures, known as Agam literature, encompass diverse texts recognized across sects, emphasizing reverence for life, karma, nonviolence, and asceticism. Mahavira, after attaining…

November 2020Vol. 1 · No. 4pp. 7

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Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

Vegetarianism in Jainism stems from the principle of Ahimsa (nonviolence), central to its ethics and practices for over 2,500 years. Rooted in the belief that all life—including water, trees, and…

October 2020Vol. 1 · No. 3pp. 8

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Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

October 2020Vol. 1 · No. 3pp. 8

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Jain Perspectives on Yoga: Paths to Liberation

By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah

The PDF content discusses the concept of yoga within Jainism, emphasizing its role as a path to liberation rather than merely a physical practice. It clarifies that yoga encompasses any activity…

August 2020Vol. 1 · No. 1pp. 8

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Message from the Publisher

Padma Shri Honors Acharya Shri Chandanaji: A Tribute to Jain Dharma's Living Legend

Exploring Jain Terminology: Shraman Dharma and Self-Reliance

Understanding Jain Terminology: Bahya Tapa Practices

Understanding Tapa: Jain Penance Practices and Their Significance

Understanding Jain Terminology: Samavaya and Five Causes

Understanding Karma: Theory, Types, and Liberation in Jainism

Exploring Jain Scriptures: Agam Literature and Its Historical Transmission

Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

Jain Perspectives on Yoga: Paths to Liberation

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