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Digambara

46 articles in the archive discuss Digambara, from Sambodhi, Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, Jinamanjari and other journals (1927–2022). Open any article for its summary, citation and original PDF.

46 articles

Articles discussing Digambara

  1. Evolution of the Jaina Treatment of Ethical Problems

    Krishna Kumar Dixit · Sambodhi, 1973

    “Thus it must have been the absence in those texts of an exposition of the classical Jaina positions on important theoretical questions that created in the mind of the latter-day Digambaras a misgiving as to the authenticity of these texts, a misgiving that in due course culminated in an actual repudiation of their authenticity.”
  2. The Works of Vacaka Umasvati

    M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 2020

    “From the sectarian standpoint, he was neither Svetimbara", nor Digambara’, nor Bo-ika/acela-Ksapanaka of North India®, nor even a pontiff of the latter's probable off-shoot, the Yapaniya of southlem India.”
  3. The Problems of the Genesis of Various Schools of Jaina Sangha in the Acarya Periods

    J. C. Sikdar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1984

    “After the well-known historical crises leading to division of Jaina Samgha into Svetambara and Digambara schools, in 82 A.D. or 79 A.D. according to the traditions of the Svetambaras and Digambaras respectively we may start our inquiry”
  4. Umāsvāti in Epigraphical and Literary Tradition

    M. A. Dhaky · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1996

  5. Layman-Ethics as Propounded in the Story of Ānanda in Jain Literature

    Lopamudra Bhattacharya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2011

  6. The Indian Sect of the Jainas

    George Buehler · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974

    “They do not, however, present a compact mass, but are divided into two rival branches—the Digambara and Svetambara—each of which is split up into several sub-divisions.”
  7. Cognizances On The Images Of Tirthankaras

    Umakant Premanand Shah · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1981

  8. Great Women in Jainism

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1982

  9. Notes on Methodology and the Rsi Mandala Yantra

    Ellen Gough · Jinamanjari, 2009

  10. The Problems of the Genesis of Various Schools of Jaina Samgha

    J. C. Sikdar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1984

  11. Why Are The Bahubali Colossi Called 'Gommata'?

    M. Govind Pal · The Jaina Gazette, 1929

    “THERE are three! Digambara Jaina colossi in South India, all of which were raised to the memory of Bahubali, the sonof the first Tirthankara Sri Rsabhanatha, by his second wife, Suna'nda Devi.”
  12. Review of 'Jaina Sects and Schools'

    J. C. Sikdar · Sambodhi, 1976

    “Dr, Jam has treated the 'Sclusms In Jalna Church' with some historisal per» sective and thrown a good deal of light upon the final crisrs in It, leading to the Syetambara-Digambara split”
  13. Jainism in Maharashtra

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1969

    “The general notion seems to prevail that South India was the sole abode of the Digambara sect from the beginning and that it afforded little quarter to the followers of the Svetambara order, or to their preceptors and practices.”
  14. Jain Murals in Eastern & Western Malwa: Historical Perspective

    Narmada Prasad Upadhyaya · Jain Avenue, 2020

    “In one mural, the welcoming and veneration of the Jina by the fourfold community was shown, with the Jina placed in a golden halo, representing enlightenment and uniquely depicting two groups of monks, Digambara and Murtipujaka, as well as groups of female and male devotees.”
  15. Gleanings: Jaina Manuscripts in Soviet Collection

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1988

    “Mention must also be made of the manuscripts of several other important Jaina texts : Sivakoti’s Aradhana. on the dogma of Jainism in the spirit of the Digambara sect, Sahajakusala’s Sra@tavicara, a collection of sitrasfrom the Jaina canons with commentaries, Munisundara’s Traividyaégosthi—instructions on conversing with educated Brahmins in order to convert them to Jainism, Ratnasekhara’s Acg@rapradipa, a treatise on Jaina morals with tales of fantastic nature and Pujyapada’s Upa@sakac@ra, a treatise on the duties of lay Jainas.”
  16. Mahavira’s Theory of Samatva Yoga — a Psycho-Analytical Approach

    Dineshchandra Sircar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1975

  17. Book Review: Jaina Community – A Social Survey; Vardhaman Jivan Kos

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1981

  18. Some Unpublished Jaina Sculptures of Ganesa from the Western India

    Dineshchandra Sircar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1975

  19. The iconography of the 16 jaina Mahavidyas as represented in the ceiling of the Santinatha Temple at Kumbharia, North Gujarat

    Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari · Sambodhi, 1973

  20. Book Reviews - Jain Pratima Vijnan & Essence of Jainism

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1983

    “The point of view is strictly Digambara. The essence is narrated in section one which describes a Jina from birth as an ordinary human till his liberation and his teachings he leaves behind.”
  21. Practicing Compassionate Action: Learning from Altruistic Jains

    Sarah Hadmack · Jinamanjari, 2009

  22. Yogindra Yugapradhan Sri Sahajanandaghana Maharaj

    Pratap Kumar J. Toliya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1972

  23. Jaina Sculptures from Bhavanipur, Hatuyara and Golamara

    Atul Chandra Bhowmick · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1984

    “The recurrent occurrence of nude images proves that the Digambara sect of the Jainas was dominant in Radha.”
  24. Ganadhara Gautama

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987

  25. Sramana Sanskrti

    H. C. Golchha · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1991

    “The Lord did not create or form any sect or sampradaya., His ser-mons did not carry any framework for Digambara or Svetambara as such but were for the humanity in general.”
  26. Jain Culture as Depicted in Their Folk Literature

    S. P. Padmaprasad · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2005

  27. Nagada's Ancient Jaina Temple

    M. A. Dhaky · Sambodhi, 1975

  28. 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

  29. The Householder�s Dharma in Jainism

    Kamta Prasad Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1930

  30. Book Review: Vardhaman–Jivan-Kosa

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1993

  31. Penology and Jaina Scriptures

    Ramesh C. Lalen · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1980

  32. Mahābandha (Vols I and II) – Book Review

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2000

  33. Studies in Jaina Iconography

    A. K. Bhattacharya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2006

  34. Jaina Ethics and Economic Prosperity (S. L. Mandawat)

    S. L. Mandawat · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1968

  35. On the Religion of Canakya

    Jyoti Prasad Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974

  36. Jain Asceticism and Ethical Dilemmas: A Case Study

    Brianne Donaldson, Ana Bajzelj · Jain Avenue, 2022

  37. Development of the Jaina Concept of Soul

    Mohanlal Mehta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1979

  38. Tattvarthasutra: Verification of Prasasti

    Suzuko Ohira · Sambodhi, 1976

  39. Some Aspects of Vowel Contraction in Prakrit

    S. N. Ghosal · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1961

  40. Ourself

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1971

    “The present issue is based on the Svetambara sources alone ; if possible, it is intended to give a similar presentation based on the Digambara sources at some future date.”
  41. The A. B. C. Of Jainism

    The Jaina Gazette, 1927

  42. The Advent Of Jain Sadhus In Lucknow.

    Alfred Jacob Shaw · The Jaina Gazette, 1927

  43. An Unpublished Asta-Mangala Patta at Bhagalpur

    Ajay Kumar Sinha · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1986

  44. Book Review

    Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985

  45. Mahasabha Agama Granthamala & Lesya-kosa (Review)

    Srichand · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1969

    “In fact, Sri Banthia has proposed to publish another volume on the subject, containing the references to the subject embodied in the Digambara literature.”
  46. Dialogues that led to the Unification of Jaina Church – Section 1: Between Kesi and Gautama

    Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1987

    “A revival of this ancient difference seems to have caused the united church afterwards to divide again into the present Svetambara and Digambara sects.”