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Exploring Jain Terminology: Shraman Dharma and Self-Reliance

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 Mahavira Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of Jainism's Spiritual Leader

By Jitendra B. Shah

Mahavira Jayanti, observed on the 13th day of the bright half of the Chaitra month (March-April), commemorates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. The festival…

May 2021Vol. 1 · No. 10pp. 8

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Preserving Jain Scriptures: From Oral Tradition to Written Text

By Jitendra B. Shah

Jain Dharma, among the world's oldest religions, traditionally transmitted its scriptures orally through recitation and memorization by learned Acharyas, termed Shrut. These scriptures, encompassing…

May 2021Vol. 1 · No. 10pp. 6

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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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Acharya Rajendrasurishvarji's Legacy: Abhidhan Rajendra Kosh

By Jitendra B. Shah

Acharya Rajendrasurishvarji, born in 1827 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, was a pivotal figure in Jainism, renowned for his scholarly contributions and spiritual influence. His father, Sheth Rushabhdas, and…

April 2021Vol. 1 · No. 9pp. 6

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King Megharath's Merciful Intervention: A Jain Tale of Compassion and Divine Justice

By Jitendra B. Shah

King Megharath, a righteous ruler, once encountered a pigeon that flew into his court seeking refuge. The trembling pigeon, later revealed as a demigod named Shukra, had fled from a hawk, another…

February 2021Vol. 1 · No. 7pp. 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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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

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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Understanding Anekantvad: Jainism's Principle of Non-Absolutism

By Jitendra B. Shah

Jain Avenue explains Anekantvad, a core Jain principle emphasizing non-absolutism and acceptance of multiple viewpoints. Derived from "Anek" (many) and "Vad" (opinions), it advocates recognizing…

September 2020Vol. 1 · No. 2pp. 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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Vol. 42

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ભગવાન મહાવીરનું મૂળભૂત ચિંતન

By Jaykumar 'Jalaj', Jitendra B. Shah

The provided extracted text appears to be corrupted or improperly decoded, rendering it unreadable and preventing accurate summarization. The content contains fragmented words, symbols, and garbled…

2019Vol. 42pp. 166–187

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The Jains in Ahmedabad

By Jitendra B. Shah

Jitendra B. Shah offers a historical overview of the Jain community in Ahmedabad. The article begins by noting that the city, once known as Ashaval, has been a commercial centre for centuries. Shah…

Dec-18Vol. 41pp. 65–78

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कलिकाल सर्वज्ञ आचार्य हेमचन्द्रसूत्रि विरचित योगशास्त्र में ध्यान

By Jitendra B. Shah

इस लेख में विद्वान जितेन्द्र बी. शाह ने कालिकाल सर्वज्ञ आचार्य हेमचन्द्र द्वारा रचित “योगशास्त्र” में वर्णित ध्यान‑प्रकारों की विवेचना की है। हेमचन्द्राचार्य जैन साधु और महान व्याकरणाचार्य थे,…

2017Vol. 40pp. 57–65

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Traces of Nirgrantha’s Thought in Buddhist Texts

By Jitendra B. Shah

The article "Traces of Nirgrantha’s Thought in Buddhist Texts" by Jitendra B. Shah explores the historical and ideological connections between Vardhamana Mahavira (the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism)…

2016Vol. 39pp. 29–40

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Vol. XXXVII

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દીપક બુઝાયો

By Jitendra B. Shah

દીપક બુઝાયો જિતેન્દ્ર બી. શાહ ગુજરાતનું દાર્શનિક ક્ષેત્રે ઉલ્લેખનીય પ્રદાન છે. તેમાં પણ જૈનદર્શતિનું પ્રદાન આગવું છે. ગુજરાતની ધરતી पर રચાયેલો, જૈનધર્મના સુપ્રસિદ્ધ આચાર્ય મલ્લવાદી વિરચિત…

2014Vol. XXXVIIpp. 111–113

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જર્મન विद्वत્‌ ત્રિપુટી (હર્મન યાકોબી, शૂબ્રिंग, આલ્સડ્રોફ)

By Jitendra B. Shah

This tribute introduces three pioneering German scholars—Hermann Jacobi, Georg Bühler/Schubring and Walther Alsdorf—whose work laid the groundwork for modern Jain studies. The author quotes admiring…

2009Vol. 32pp. 168–175

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Vol. 31

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ચાર્વાકદર્શન અને જૈનદર્શન

By Jitendra B. Shah

Jitendra B. Shah’s Gujarati article compares the Charvaka (Lokayata) school of Indian philosophy with Jainism. Charvaka is an ancient materialist tradition that rejects the authority of the Vedas,…

2007Vol. 31pp. 158–168

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Exploring Jain Terminology: Shraman Dharma and Self-Reliance

Understanding Jain Terminology: Bahya Tapa Practices

Understanding Mahavira Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of Jainism's Spiritual Leader

Preserving Jain Scriptures: From Oral Tradition to Written Text

Understanding Tapa: Jain Penance Practices and Their Significance

Acharya Rajendrasurishvarji's Legacy: Abhidhan Rajendra Kosh

King Megharath's Merciful Intervention: A Jain Tale of Compassion and Divine Justice

Understanding Jain Terminology: Samavaya and Five Causes

Exploring Jain Scriptures: Agam Literature and Its Historical Transmission

Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism

Understanding Anekantvad: Jainism's Principle of Non-Absolutism

Jain Perspectives on Yoga: Paths to Liberation

ભગવાન મહાવીરનું મૂળભૂત ચિંતન

The Jains in Ahmedabad

कलिकाल सर्वज्ञ आचार्य हेमचन्द्रसूत्रि विरचित योगशास्त्र में ध्यान

Traces of Nirgrantha’s Thought in Buddhist Texts

દીપક બુઝાયો

જર્મન विद्वत્‌ ત્રિપુટી (હર્મન યાકોબી, शૂબ્રिंग, આલ્સડ્રોફ)

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