Jnana Desana: 56 articles with summaries

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'वैज्ञानिक प्रगति एवं हमारा दायित्व', वैज्ञानिक सम्मिलन, बैंगलोर, 29-31 जनवरी 2010 समेकित अनुक्रमणिका, वर्ष 1 से 3 (2008-2010)

The document is a conference program for a Scientist Meet held from January 29 to 31, 2010, focusing on the theme of Jainism and its intersections with modern science. The event featured multiple…

July-December 2010Vol. 03 · No. 02pp. 89–94

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MEDITATION AND HEALTH

By S. M. Jain

Meditation, though commonly used as a synonym for Dhyana, is actually misleading; awareness is a better term. Meditation is generally confined to codified and ritualized techniques for limited…

July-December 2010Vol. 03 · No. 02pp. 73–87

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अधोलोक या नरक का स्वरूप

By Prof. R. R. Nandrawakar

Based on the provided text, the article "अधोलोक या नरक का स्वरूप" (The Nature of the Underworld or Hell) from *Jnan Deshna* (Jan-Jun 2008) details the Jain cosmological concept of the lower realm.…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 69–72

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अहिसंक धर्म एवं विज्ञान के आलोक में अपना आहार

By Ajit Jain 'Jalaj'

This paper argues that vegetarianism is the only truly non-violent diet, countering the claim that since plants have life, there is no difference between vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 13–16

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अहिंसा का मनोविज्ञान

By Saroj Kothari

The article examines the **psychological foundations and contemporary relevance of non-violence (ahimsa)** within Indian philosophical thought, presenting compassion (*karuṇā*) and mercy (*dayā*) as…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 21–24

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आगम और आधुनिक परिप्रेक्ष्य में भ्रमणाचार

By Shreyanshkumar Jain

This article from *Gyan Deshna* (Year 3, Issue 2, July-December 2010) examines the conduct of Jain ascetics (*shramanachar*) from both scriptural and modern perspectives. It distinguishes between two…

July-December 2010Vol. 03 · No. 02pp. 7–14

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आचार्य अमृतचंद्र सूरि रचित लघुतत्व स्फोट और उसका वैशिष्ट्य

By Bhagchand Jain 'Bhagendu'

This article examines the text *Laghu Tattva Sphot* by Acharya Amritchandra Suri, a prominent Jain philosopher and commentator. The work, whose name means "the brief illumination of principles," is…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 31–34

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आज की जरुरत-एक अनुसंधान शाला

By Hemant Kumar Jain

The text discusses the need for a dedicated research institute within the Jain community. It begins by describing an event where a saree placed under soil during a fire ritual remained intact, which…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 93–94

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आधुनिक भू-विज्ञान के परिप्रेक्ष्य में जम्बूदीप और मेरुपर्वत

By Rajkumar Nandgaonkar

This paper by Dr. Rajkumar Nandgaonkar explores the geographical descriptions in Jain scriptures, particularly the Tattvartha Sutra, and attempts to correlate them with modern geographical and…

January-June 2011Vol. 04 · No. 01pp. 61–66

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आयुर्वेद की एक पाण्डुलिपि - वैद्यमनोत्सव

By Anupam Jain, Br. Rajni Jain

The article examines the Ayurvedic manuscript ***Vaidyamanotsava***, a Hindi verse-based medical text discussed through selected translated verses and manuscript evidence. The authors describe it as…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 47–52

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कुन्दकुन्द ज्ञानपीठ में संग्रहीत गणित एवं आयुर्वेद विषयक पांडुलिपियां

By Anupam Jain, Surekha Mishra

The article documents selected **mathematics and Ayurveda manuscripts preserved at Kundakund Jnanapitha, Indore**, presenting the institution as an important centre for Jain studies, manuscript…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 31–36

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गणितसार-हेमराज कृत एक कृत एक अप्रकाशित गणितीय पाण्डुलिपि

By Anupam Jain, Goldi Tiwari

The article "गणितसार-हेमराज कृत एक अप्रकाशित गणितीय पाण्डुलिपि" (2008) by Anupam Jain and Notki Tiwari introduces an unpublished Jain mathematical manuscript titled *Ganitasara*, distinct from…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 73–88

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ग्वालियर क्षेत्र और बलात्कार गण की भट्टारक परम्परा

By Navneet Kumar

The article examines the role of the **Bhattaraka tradition of the Balatkara Gana** in the spread and preservation of Jainism in the Gwalior and Chambal region during the medieval period. According…

July-December 2010Vol. 03 · No. 02pp. 23–28

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जम्बूदीव - पण्णत्ति - संगहो एवं डॉ. आदिनाथ नेमिनाथ उपाध्ये

By Adinath Neminath Upadhye, Anupam Jain

The article discusses the Jambudvipa-Pannatti-Sangaho, a significant Jain text related to Karananuyoga, authored by Acharya Padmanandi in the 10th-11th century CE. The text, comprising 13 sections…

July-December 2010Vol. 03 · No. 02pp. 15–22

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जिन प्रतिमा और जिन पूजन: एक वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण

By Nihalchand Jain

This article presents a scientific perspective on the worship of Jina idols (Jina Puja) within Jainism. It explains that the primary goal of worship is not to please the deity, who is detached…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 15–24

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जैन ग्रंथों एवं विज्ञान में पुद् गल

By Prabhat Kumar Jain, Rani Jain

The article examines **pudgala** (matter) in Jain philosophy and its relation to scientific concepts, presenting it as one of the **six fundamental substances (dravya)** and the principal form of…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 37–46

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जैन तीर्थकरों की शाश्वत जन्मभूमि अयोध्या

By Vijaykumar Pandeya, Alok Kumar Mishra

This research paper examines the historical and archaeological significance of Ayodhya as an eternal Jain pilgrimage site, focusing on the births of five Jain Tirthankaras. According to Jain…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 25–30

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जैन दर्शन में गणित

By Anupam Jain

This PDF presents a detailed study of the Jaina School of Mathematics, focusing on its historical development, key texts, and mathematical contributions. The text traces the evolution of Jaina…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 91–98

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जैन दर्शन में सामाजिक सरोकारों से आम इंसान का नाता (आदिवासियों एवं सराकों के परिप्रेक्ष्य में एक अनुचिंतन)

By Kokalchand Jain

This research paper examines the significance of social concerns within Jain philosophy, particularly in relation to tribal communities and Saraks. It argues that Jainism uniquely emphasizes social…

January to June 2008Vol. 01 · No. 01pp. 57–68

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जैन धर्म एवं विज्ञान

By Khemchand Jain

This article examines the scientific basis of Jainism, arguing that its principles align with modern science despite lacking physical laboratory equipment. It distinguishes between material science,…

January-June 2010Vol. 03 · No. 01pp. 63–70