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Svetambaras

22 articles in the archive discuss Svetambaras, from Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, Jinamanjari, Sambodhi and other journals (1906–2008). Open any article for its summary, citation and original PDF.

22 articles

Articles discussing Svetambaras

  1. Jainism

    Hermann Jacobi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974

  2. Some Aspects of Jainism

    Jagat Prasad · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974

  3. The Digambar Jain Sect in Rajasthan

    Ram Vallabh Somani · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994

    “Owing to difference on a number of issues which still subsist, the Jains were divided into Svetambaras and Digambaras.”
  4. Book Reviews

    Mikal Austin Radford, Ambika Jain · Jinamanjari, 2000

    “Of all Jaina philosophical texts the Tattvartha-sitra of Umasvati (Umasvami) is not only considered one of the most comprehensive summaries of Jaina metaphysics -- it manages to synthesize the entire Jaina doctrinal system into a mere 350 sitras — but also holds the unique position of being the one text recognized as authoritative by both the Svetambaras and Digambaras communities.”
  5. A Note on Jaina Sculptural Remains at Sitalpur, Bhangra, Harup and Deoli Villages in Purulia District

    Atul Chandra Bhowmick · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1983

  6. Book Review: Role of Space-Time in Jaina's Syadvada and Quantum Theory

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994

  7. Book Review: The Jaina Path of Purification

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1993

  8. Book Review: A Study of Tattvarthasutra with Bhasya

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994

    “The Tattvarthasitra is recognized as an authoritative text both by the Svetambaras and Digambaras; both claim that it belongs to their traditions.”
  9. The Jina Images of Khajuraho with Special Reference to Ajitanatha

    Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1975

  10. Omniscience a Fiction or a Fact

    Gopal Rai Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976

  11. An Unpublished Tri‑Tirthika Jaina Image from Deogarh

    Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976

  12. Catur Vismatu Jina Stuti

    Madhusudan C. Modi, Amritlal M. Bhojak · Sambodhi, 1973

  13. Omniscience a Fiction or a Fact

    Gopal Rai Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1990

  14. Views of Jainism in Sikh Scriptures

    Sushil Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1991

  15. Book Review: Pracīn Ardha‑Magadhī ki Khoj‑me

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1992

    “The main purpose of the author is to find out the original features of Amg. in which the canonical literature of the Svetambaras was written”
  16. Siddhasena Divākara and his Nyāyāvatāra

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1998

    “Siddhasena Divakara alias Ksapanaka (crica 480-550 A.D.), a celebrated logician, is claimed by both the Digambaras and Svetambaras as one of their own authorities.”
  17. THE NIRVANA OF LORD MAHAVIRA

    The Jaina Gazette, 1928

  18. Sources of Hemacandra's Life

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1968

  19. Reevaluating a Gupta-era Jaina Yakshini Sculpture in Houston

    Nanditha C. Krishna · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2008

  20. Sect of Jina

    Major Colin Mackenzie · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974

  21. The Auspicious Dreams of Ksatriyani Trisala (Jina Caritra, Kalpa Sutra)

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1971

  22. Sri Pavapuri, The Land Where Lord Mahavira Attained Nirvana.

    Jagmander Lal Jaini · The Jaina Gazette, 1906