Articles on Spiritual Knowledge
सुष्ठु अध्यायः इति स्वाध्यायः
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text emphasizes the importance of self-study (svadhyaya) as a means to acquire knowledge, which is essential for proper conduct, including non-violence, honesty, and restraint. It states that svadhyaya is considered the highest form of austerity because…
श्रुत आराधना : अज्ञान क्षय
By आचार्यश्री महाश्रमण · Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the spiritual and philosophical teachings of Jainism, focusing on the importance of scriptural devotion (śruta ārādhanā) in eliminating ignorance and preventing mental afflictions (saṃkleśa). It explains that through the cultivation of…
अध्यात्म : सर्वोत्कृष्ट ज्ञान
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses the nature and importance of spirituality and religion, emphasizing that true religion is not about external rituals or material benefits but is an intrinsic part of human nature. It argues that religion elevates humans above animals by…
शीलन
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text discusses the principle of "upadgraha" (likely a reference to a philosophical concept, possibly related to attachment or superimposition) and its application to the vibrations or tendencies of objects. It states that a person who fills their mind…
सप्ततत्त्व
Jain Vidya, 1991
This PDF presents the text "Saptatattva" (Seven Principles), an anonymous 17th-century Apabhramsha composition with a Hindi translation by Ambalal Potyaka. The introduction emphasizes the importance of Apabhramsha as a mother language for modern Indian…
कुन्दकुन्द है तुम्हें प्रणाम
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text is a devotional poem honoring the Jain acharya Kundakunda, describing him as a supreme ascetic, a great scholar, and a key figure in the Digambara tradition. It states that he was a disciple of Bhadrabahu and lived in the first century. The poem…