Articles on Jain Philosophy
Quest for Identity: A Soulful Journey
By Sejal Shah (Ph.D.) · Jain Avenue, 2023
Dr. Sejal Shah's essay "Quest for Identity: A Soulful Journey" explores the philosophical question of self-identity through a spiritual lens. She argues that the soul, not the physical body or external affiliations, represents one's true essence. Using the…
Temptation and its Control
By Jeoraj Jain · Jain Avenue, 2023
Temptation, or Lobha, refers to excessive attachment to wealth, power, and their growth, considered the most dangerous passion (Kashaya) and the root of sins. It is the last to decay during the elimination of Kashayas. The Sthananga Sutra describes greed as…
Forgiveness as Peace and Harmony in Jain Dharma
By Bhavi Khetani · Jain Avenue, 2023
Forgiveness, as explained by Sadhvi Shreeji Aatmagya Marajsaheb in a Jain Dharma interview, involves accepting another's misdeed without anger or curses, freeing them from guilt. It is considered one of humanity's greatest virtues. Forgiveness is framed as…
Forgiveness: Path to Dharma and Inner Peace
By Sejal Shah (Ph.D.) · Jain Avenue, 2023
Forgiveness, as discussed in the text, encompasses both seeking forgiveness and forgiving others, with the latter often leading to false pride. Dr. Sejal Shah emphasizes that forgiveness is a fundamental dharma, guiding individuals toward self-realization and…
Science and Spirituality: Complementary Paths to Truth
By Vishal Mehta · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism's September 2022 publication discusses the intersection of science and Jain spirituality, emphasizing their complementary roles in pursuing truth. The article highlights a collaboration with Professor Shri Narendra Bhandari, a space scientist…
Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact: A Jain Perspective
By Dimple Mande · Jain Avenue, 2022
The July 2022 issue of *Jain Avenue* emphasizes the need for Jains to expand their ethical practices beyond traditional religious observances like dietary restrictions, fasting, and temple visits to encompass sustainable living. The article critiques the fast…
Samavaya: Five Causes Behind Life Events in Jain Philosophy
By Rahul Zota · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article discusses the Jain concept of Samavaya, or the five causes behind any life event, as explained by Mr. Rahul Zota. It contrasts this with other philosophical views, such as Hegel's emphasis on history and Marx's focus on societal systems, which…
Daily Violence Counter: Modern Pratikraman for Lifestyle Awareness and Sustainable Coexistence
By Narendra Bhandari, Ashesha Jigish Parikh · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a platform for discussing contemporary issues through Jain philosophy, introduced the Daily Violence Counter (DVC) app in June 2022. Developed by Dr. Narendra Bhandari and designed by Ashesha Jigish Parikh, a Research Scholar at Jain Academy…
A New Paradigm in Understanding Water: Jain Philosophy and Modern Science
By Vishal Mehta · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article presents a new paradigm in understanding water through scientific research and Jain philosophy. It introduces three core paradigm shifts that lead to a revolutionary synthesis, suggesting water exhibits attributes of a living entity (apkay jeev)…
Jainism's Environmental Principles: Guiding Sustainable Coexistence in Modern Times
By Jagat Kinkhabwala · Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism is a social platform promoting sustainable coexistence through Jain principles like Parasparopagraho Jivinam, emphasizing interconnectedness of all life. The text highlights Jainism's alignment with environmental sustainability, noting…
Applied Jainism Promotes Eco-Friendly Diwali Practices
Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism, a platform for practitioners of Jainism, focuses on applying Jain principles to contemporary issues through collaboration and sustainable co-existence, guided by the principle of Parasparopagraho Jivinam. In November 2021, the organization…
Applied Jainism: Promoting Sustainable Co-Existence Through Jain Philosophy
By Sangeetha Chhajed · Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism, founded in October 2020 by Sangeetha Chhajed under the guidance of Dr. Bipin Doshi, is a social platform promoting sustainable co-existence through Jain philosophy. It focuses on contemporary issues and aims to guide modern society using Jain…
Jain Philosophy and Modern Life Management
By Hemali Sanghavi · Jain Avenue, 2021
The article explores management wisdom from Jain philosophy and its potential integration with modern practices, addressing contemporary life challenges marked by stress and chaos despite technological advancements. It highlights the relevance of ancient…
Compassion in Modern Corporate World: A Jain Perspective
By Avisha Ashish Ladhani · Jain Avenue, 2021
The article explores the relevance of Jain philosophy's compassion in the modern corporate world, contrasting the explosive growth of commercial activity over the past few centuries with a decline in universal compassion, replaced by a "me first" approach.…
Jiva and Atma: Exploring Consciousness in Jain Philosophy
By Vidyadhar Danawade · Jain Avenue, 2020
The text discusses the concept of Jiva (soul or consciousness) in Jain philosophy, contrasting it with physical existence and exploring its nature through various perspectives. It explains that Jiva is considered the essence of life, invisible and…
Jainism's Enduring Legacy: Philosophy, Influence, and Modern Relevance
By Sulekh C. Jain · Jain Avenue, 2020
Jainism, one of India's oldest religions, has maintained its distinct identity despite being surrounded by Hinduism and Buddhism. Originating in India, it has influenced Indian thought and culture profoundly, emphasizing reverence for all life, ethical…
Jainism's Ethical Framework: Six Essentials and Moral Discipline
By Arihant Kumar Jain · Jain Avenue, 2020
Jainism emphasizes a philosophy supported by conduct, focusing on practical, scientific principles rather than superstitious beliefs or divine commandments. Central to Jain ethics are the Six Essentials (Shad Avashyakas), including rational perception,…
Jain Philosophy: Ahimsa and Anekantavada
By Ruchika Chitrabhanu · Jain Avenue, 2020
The text discusses Jain philosophy, emphasizing Ahimsa (non-violence) as its core principle, which extends to causing no harm to any living being through diet, clothing, and daily choices. It highlights the importance of self-compassion and forgiveness as…
अभिनंदन सत्य के मानरारोवर का
By साध्वी संयमिता · Jain Bharati, 2014
The text is a devotional tribute to Acharya Mahashraman, the head of the Terapanth Dharm Sangh, a Jain religious order. It describes the Sangh as a disciplined and progressive institution that has flourished under a succession of influential Acharyas. Acharya…
पंचाचार के अप्रमत्त साधक आचार्य महाश्रमण
Jain Bharati, 2014
The document is a detailed exposition on the practice of the five types of conduct (Panchachar) as embodied by Acharya Mahashraman. It begins by defining the five conducts: knowledge (Gyanachar), faith (Darshanachar), conduct (Charitrachar), austerity…
मोक्ष तत्त्व: षड्विमर्थ मुनि मदन कुमार भारतीय चिंतन में
By मुनि मदनकुमार · Jain Bharati, 2014
The text discusses the concept of Moksha (liberation) in Jain philosophy, presenting it as the ultimate goal and highest good in life. It establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between dharma (righteous conduct) and moksha, where dharma is the means and…
जन्मदिन एक समूची सृष्टि का
Jain Bharati, 2014
The article discusses the relevance of celebrating Mahavira Jayanti, questioning whether it is merely an attachment to a golden past or if Mahavira's philosophy holds contemporary value. It argues that Mahavira's teachings remain significant because they…
महाप्रज्ञ नाम नहीं, साधना है
By मुमुक्षु शान्ता जैन · Jain Bharati, 2014
The editorial discusses the concept of Mahaprajna, emphasizing that it is not a name, position, title, or decoration, but rather an ideal of combining humility and discernment. It is described as a culture of faith and dedication, a laboratory of intellect…
निमित्त व उपादान के अंतःसंबंध : एक सूक्ष्म दृष्टि
By डॉ. अनेकान्तकुमार जैन · Jain Bharati, 2013
The text examines the relationship between nimitta (instrumental cause) and upadana (material cause) from the perspective of anekanta (non-absolutism) in Jain philosophy. It begins by noting that the cause-effect relationship has always been a subject of…
धम्मो दयाविसुद्धो
By डॉ. कमलचन्द सोगाणी · Jain Vidya, 2013
The text presents excerpts from the Jain scripture "Acharya Kundakunda Ashtapahud," focusing on the nature of dharma, charity, and spiritual conduct. It defines dharma as that which is purified by compassion, and renunciation as freedom from all attachments.…
प्रकाशकीय
By आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द · Jain Vidya, 2013
This issue of the research journal "Jainvidya" is published as a special "Ashtapahud" edition. "Ashtapahud" is a spiritual composition written in the Prakrit language, focusing on eight subjects. Its author is Acharya Kundakunda, a philosopher of high…
समय को पहचानो
Jain Bharati, 2013
The text reflects on the concept of newness, questioning what is truly new in the new year of 2013. It observes that externally, everything appears unchanged—the sun, planets, stars, animals, trees, and daily routines remain the same. The novelty, it…
आचारांग : यत्र अप्रमादः तत्र अहिंसा
By साध्वी शुभ्रयशा · Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) as presented in the Jain scripture, the Acharanga Sutra. It explains that from a gross perspective, ahimsa means not harming small beings through mind, speech, or body. From a subtle perspective, it…
भगवती आराधना में प्रतिपादित मरण-समाधि-सल्लेखना
By डॉ. कस्तूरचन्द्र 'सुमन' · Jain Vidya, 2011
The text from "Jain Vidya" discusses the concept of death (maraṇa) and the practice of peaceful death (samādhi-maraṇa or sallekhanā) as described in the *Bhagavatī Ārādhanā* by Ācārya Śivārya. It begins by stating that life and death are inherent to worldly…
'भगवती आराधना' के रचनाकार आचार्य शिवकोटि
By शिवकोटि, आचार्य शिवकोटि, शिवकोटि मुनि, शिवकोटि आचार्य, शिवकोट्याचार्य, शिवार्य, शिवभूति · Jain Vidya, 2011
This PDF discusses the identity and historical context of Ācārya Śivakoṭi, a Jain monk. It begins with a verse from Ācārya Jinasena’s *Ādipurāṇa* (circa 770–850 CE) that remembers Śivakoṭi as the proponent of the fourfold path to liberation: right faith,…
परीक्षामुख एवं प्रमेयकमलमार्त्तण्ड में 'अनुमान' की अवधारणा
By डॉ. राजवीरसिंह शेखावत · Jain Vidya, 2010
The article examines the concept of inference (anumāna) in Jain philosophy, specifically as presented in the texts *Parīkṣāmukha* by Māṇikyanandi and *Prameyakamalamārttaṇḍa* by Prabhācandra. It begins by establishing that Jain philosophy considers knowledge…
आचार्य प्रभाचन्द्र द्वारा प्रतिपादित प्रमाण : स्वरूप एवं विश्लेषण
By डॉ. एच. सी. जैन · Jain Vidya, 2010
The article examines the concept of *pramāṇa* (valid knowledge) as propounded by Ācārya Prabhācandra, a 10th-century Jain philosopher. It begins by situating *pramāṇa* within Indian philosophy, where it is considered essential for establishing the nature of…
एक में अनेक : विराट व्यक्तित्व के धनी आचार्य प्रभाचन्द्र
By डॉ. राजेन्द्रकुमार बंसल · Jain Vidya, 2010
Based on the provided text, this article discusses the life, works, and philosophy of the Jain Acharya Prabhachandra. It highlights his unique personality, describing him as a multifaceted scholar who excelled in various fields like logic, grammar,…
शीलन
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the concept of a society free from governance, emphasizing the importance of freedom for students. It states that whenever such a society is to be established in the world, it should happen, but for students, its establishment should be a…
अहिंसा, अनेकांतवाद और अपरिग्रह : एक संजीवनी
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text argues that Jainism is uniquely suited for the 21st century, a time marked by violence and challenges. It presents Jainism not as a religion of rituals but as a philosophy of living, centered on the three interconnected principles of non-violence…
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…
विमर्श
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text presents a philosophical discussion on the relationship between religion and logic. It criticizes the common notion that religion and logic are opposed or incompatible. The author argues that it is a significant error to separate religion from…
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…
वीतराग जिनबिम्बों का वैशिष्टय
By Pavan Kumar Jain Shastri · Jnana Desana, 2008
Pawan Kumar Jain Shastri’s article *“Distinctive Features of Vītarāga Jina Images”* examines the religious, philosophical, and iconographic significance of Jina images (*jinabimba*) within the Digambara Jain tradition, arguing that Jain worship venerates…
अनुभूति
Jain Bharati, 2007
The text presents a philosophical dialogue, likely between a teacher and a disciple named Gautam. The teacher addresses Gautam, stating that the disciple's attachment and sense of ownership have become as deep and worn as an old, frayed woolen mat. This deep…
साधना की दीवट पर मर्यादा का दीप
By आचार्यश्री महाश्रमण · Jain Bharati, 2007
Acharya Bhikshu is presented as an exemplary figure combining strict adherence to conduct, profound wisdom, and unwavering faith. Unlike others who may possess only one of these qualities, he embodied all three. He considered right faith, knowledge, conduct,…
आगम : एक अतींद्रिय विषय
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the concept of Āgama in the Jain tradition. It explains that Āgama is considered the most ancient scripture, originating from the teachings of Mahāvīra, the 24th Tīrthaṅkara of the current avasarpiṇī era. Mahāvīra, being a vītarāga (one…
साधना के लिए गृह-त्याग : एक विवेचन
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text explores the relationship between household life (agār dharma) and renunciation (anagār dharma) in Jain tradition, particularly through the teachings of Lord Mahavira. It argues that true spiritual practice is not inherently tied to whether one lives…
देव मेरे दिव्य अर्हत् श्रेष्ठ सारे लोक में
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses the concept of support and dependence in the universe, stating that every entity relies on something greater for stability and growth. It explains that humans, like all beings, require support from a higher, more complete power to achieve…
अर्थसंवेदनं आगमः
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses Jain philosophy's engagement with science and other Indian philosophical systems. It notes that while ancient Jain acharyas reconciled Jain thought with other philosophies like Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Samkhya, modern efforts to align…
सूक्ष्म तथा पराचेतन अस्तित्व
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text explores the concepts of past lives and rebirth, primarily through the lens of Jain philosophy and parapsychology. It introduces *jātismṛti*, a type of knowledge that allows an individual to recall one or more past lives. According to Jain thought, a…
महावीर की त्रिविध जीवन-शैली
By साध्वी निर्वाणश्री · Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses the importance of restraint and simplicity in life, drawing heavily from Jain philosophy and the teachings of Lord Mahavira. It emphasizes that restraint should be practiced in every aspect of daily life, from the use of water for washing…
जैन भारती : आधे दशक की तीर्थयात्रा
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses the publication "Jain Bharati," emphasizing its commitment to presenting diverse viewpoints rather than mere preaching, allowing readers to form their own judgments. It highlights the magazine's focus on ethical and spiritual awakening,…
श्रमण दर्शन की व्यापकता
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text discusses the Shaman (Shraman) tradition, an ancient tribal practice originating in Siberia, linked to Jain history. It describes Shamanism as a spiritual journey aimed at alleviating suffering, emphasizing a philosophy of equality, restraint,…
धर्म : उपासना भी; आचरण भी
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text explores the multifaceted concept of dharma, derived from the Sanskrit root "dhṛ" meaning to hold or support, and interpreted as rescuing beings from falling into misery. It notes that dharma has numerous meanings in Sanskrit, including religion,…
जैन दर्शन में अनशन का मूल्य
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text discusses the concept of *Santhara* (or *Sallekhana*) within Jain philosophy, distinguishing it from suicide. It explains that life has two ends: birth and death. While birth is mourned, death can be a festival for the spiritually detached. The text…
निर्जरा तत्व : एक विमर्श
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text explores the Jain philosophical concept of *nirjara* (shedding of karmas). It defines *nirjara* as the partial effacement of karmas, leading to the increasing luminosity of the soul. This is achieved through pure mental, verbal, and physical…
आत्मतत्त्व : एक समन्वयात्मक विमर्श
By सन्तोष आचार्य · Jain Bharati, 2001
The text explores the concept of the self (Ātman) across Indian philosophical traditions. It states that almost all Vedic schools accept the existence of the self, and among non-Vedic systems, only Jain philosophy acknowledges it. The text argues that…
एक्का मणुस्सजाई
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text discusses the state of democracy in India, particularly in the context of independence and its aftermath. It argues that before independence, religious and caste identities were not prominent, but after independence, divisions based on Hinduism,…
क्रियावाद बनाम कर्मवाद
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text explores the concept of karma across various Indian philosophical traditions, with a focus on Jain philosophy. It distinguishes between two primary types of karma: dravyakarma (physical karma, composed of matter) and bhavakarma (psychic karma,…
निर्धूम दीप की अप्रकप लौ
Jain Bharati, 2001
The text describes the life and philosophy of Acharya Shri Mahapragya, a revered Jain spiritual leader born on June 14, 1920, in the village of Tamkor, Rajasthan. It highlights his journey from a simple boy named Natthu to a profound yogi and acharya,…
संप्रदायातीत चेतना
Jain Bharati, 2001
Jainism has liberated the concept of liberation from sectarian confines, offering it a universal and expansive scope, which is a significant step in awakening a trans-sectarian consciousness. According to Jainism, religion is as pervasive as the sky; it is…
सहभागितापूर्ण अस्तित्व
By डॉ. एस. आर. व्यास · Jain Bharati, 2000
Research has established that even if insecticide use does not ruin a person's future life, it certainly ruins their present life, and it is already doing so. The disruption caused to the biological cycle by insecticides is both alarming and a warning. If…
स्वातंत्र्य चेतना : जैन चितन
By साध्वी श्रुतयशा · Jain Bharati, 2000
The text explores the concept of freedom within Jain philosophy, emphasizing Mahavira's approach to individual autonomy. It describes how Mahavira never compelled his disciples, offering approval with "ahāsuhaṃ devāṇuppiyā!" for actions aligned with the…
हिंसा
By प्रो. महेन्द्रकुमार जैन, न्यायाचार्य · Jain Vidya, 1999
The text defines violence (hiṃsā) as the deprivation of life (prāṇavyaparopaṇa) caused by a person acting with negligence (pramatta). It explains that "vyaparopaṇa" means separation, and the term "prāṇavyaparopaṇa" specifically refers to the separation of the…
पहिया जे छप्पुरिसा
By पं. कैलाशचन्द्र शास्त्री, डॉ. आ. ने. उपाध्याय · Jain Vidya, 1997
Six travelers with different leśyās (karmic colorations) became lost in a forest. They came across a single tree laden with fruit. Each traveler contemplated how to obtain the fruit according to their leśyā. The traveler with kṛṣṇa (black) leśyā thought to…
समन्तभद्र स्वामी का आयुर्वेद - विषयक कर्तृत्व
By आचार्य राजकुमार जैन · Jain Vidya, 1996
Based solely on the provided text, the article discusses the Ayurvedic contributions of Samantabhadra Swami, a highly revered and multifaceted Jain acharya. He was a great logician, scholar of Jain philosophy, and a strict observer of monastic conduct. The…
रत्नकरण्ड श्रावकाचार का प्रतिपाद्य
By श्री राजीव प्रचंडिया · Jain Vidya, 1996
The text discusses the Jain text *Ratnakaranda Shravakachara* by Acharya Samantabhadra, a second-century Digambara Jain acharya. This work is part of the Charananuyoga tradition within Jain literature, which focuses on conduct. The text explains that Jain…
युक्त्यनुशासन और आचार्य समन्तभद्र
By विद्यावाचस्पति डॉ. श्रीरंजनसूरिदेव · Jain Vidya, 1996
The text discusses the work "Yuktyanushasana" by Acharya Samantabhadra, a prominent Jain philosopher from the second century CE. The text explains that Samantabhadra considered the teachings of Lord Mahavira as a "sarvodayatirtha" (a ford for universal…
पुनाति चित्तं
By पं. जुगलकिशोर मुख्तार 'युगवीर' · Jain Vidya, 1996
The text presents two Sanskrit verses with Hindi explanations, focusing on the nature of a Jina (Tirthankara) as a vitaraga (one free from attachment and aversion). The first verse, from the Svayambhu Stotra, states that worship or praise serves no purpose…
संपादकीय
Jain Vidya, 1996
Swami Samantabhadra holds a highly distinguished position in the acharya tradition of Lord Mahavira, remembered with titles such as Kalikala Ganadhara, Bharatabhushana, and Adya Stutikara. He emerged during a transitional period in Indian philosophy when…
आचार्य अमितगति की प्रासंगिकता: पर्यावरणीय परिप्रेक्ष्य में
By भीमती शकुम्तला जैन · Jain Vidya, 1993
The text discusses the relevance of the ancient Jain principle of *anarthadanda* (avoidance of purposeless harmful actions) in the context of modern environmental concerns. It begins by noting that environmental purification is a pressing global issue,…
असितगति-श्रावकाचार में स्वज्ञसिद्धि
Jain Vidya, 1993
The text discusses the nature of knowledge and the existence of an omniscient being (sarvajna) from a Jain philosophical perspective. It begins by noting that ordinary knowledge is limited because it depends on sensory instruments, each restricted to specific…
बहुश्रुत विद्धान् आचार्य अमितगति
By बहुश्रुत विद्धान् आचार्य अमितगति, डॉ. गुलाबचन्द जैन · Jain Vidya, 1993
Based on the provided text, the PDF discusses the 11th-century Jain scholar Acharya Amitagati. Born during the reign of King Munja of Ujjain, he was a polymath and a prominent figure in the king's court, composing works on poetry, logic, grammar, and conduct.…
आरम्भिक
Jain Vidya, 1993
This special issue of the journal *Jain Vidya* is dedicated to Acharya Shramitgati. Jain literature is renowned for its vastness and diversity, having been enriched by Jain acharyas across different eras. The present issue focuses on the personality and…
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…
इष्टोपदेश का उपदेश
By पुज्यपाद नाम से विख्यात महर्षि देवनन्दि, पंडित श्राशाघरजी · Jain Vidya, 1991
The text discusses the work "Iṣṭopadeśa" by the revered sage Devanandi, also known as Pūjyapāda, who lived in the 6th century Vikram era. His compositions, including Jainendra Vyākaraṇa, Sarvārthasiddhi Ṭīkā, Samādhi Tantra, and Iṣṭopadeśa, establish him as a…
आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द एवं बोधपाहुड
By पं. भ्रनूपचन्द न्यायतीथं · Jain Vidya, 1990
Ācārya Kundakunda is a paramount figure in the Digambara Jain tradition, regarded as the founder of the Mūlasaṅgha. His importance is evident as his name, alongside Mahāvīra and Gautama, is invoked in the maṅgalācaraṇa. He lived approximately two thousand…
समयसार का समय
By डॉ. महेन्द्रसागर प्रचंडिया · Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the concept of "Samayasara" (Essence of the Self) as presented by Acharya Kundakunda, a prominent Jain philosopher. The term "samaya" is derived from the prefix "sam" (together, at one time) and the root "i" (to go), meaning to move…
आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द द्वारा प्रतिपादित अमृतकुम्भ और विषकुम्भ
By पं° जगन्मोहनलाल शास्त्री · Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the teachings of Acharya Kundakunda regarding the concepts of "amritakumbha" (nectar pot) and "vishakumbha" (poison pot) in relation to eight essential monastic practices. These practices—pratikramana (repentance), pratisharana (seeking…
आचार्य कुन्दकुन्द: निश्चय और व्यवहार
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the distinction between *nishchaya naya* (the definitive viewpoint) and *vyavahara naya* (the practical viewpoint) in Jain philosophy, particularly as articulated by Acharya Kundakunda. It explains that spiritual experiences are universal…
प्राचार्य कुन्दकुन्द की देन
By डां° देवेन्द्कुमार शास्त्री · Jain Vidya, 1990
This PDF explores the nature of reality, knowledge, and the self through the lens of Jain philosophy, particularly emphasizing the contributions of Ācārya Kundakunda. It argues that while ignorant beings perceive diversity and seek happiness in external…
मूलसंघाग्रणी मुनीदवर कुन्दकुन्दाचार्य
By डॉ. ज्योतिप्रसाद जैन · Jain Vidya, 1990
Kundakunda was a highly revered Jain acharya in the tradition following Mahavira (599-527 BCE) and is considered a leading figure of the Mulasangha, representing the original lineage. He was a prolific author and a key leader of a literary movement. His own…
प्रास्ताविक
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the preservation and transmission of the teachings of Lord Mahavira, initially compiled by his chief disciple Indrabhuti into twelve angas. Over time, as memory declined, much of this knowledge was lost, prompting efforts to commit the…
सच्चा धर्म
Jain Vidya, 1988
The text presents a philosophical discourse on the nature of true religion, specifically within a Jain context. It asserts that genuine dharma, or religion, is not achieved through external practices or symbols. Reading scriptures alone does not constitute…
समाधि
By मुनि चारित्रसेन, पं. मंवरलाल पोल्याका जेनदर्शनाचायें, सा. शास्त्री, प्रो- प्रवीराचन्द्र जन · Jain Vidya, 1986
This PDF presents a Jain philosophical text titled "Samadhi" in Apabhramsha language with a Hindi translation. The publication policy of the institution dictates that compositions in Apabhramsha are published with translation. The text explores the concept of…
महाकवि पुष्पदंत की विचारदृष्टि एवं उपमानसृष्टि
By डं० श्रीमती पुष्पलता जैन · Jain Vidya, 1985
Mahakavi Pushpadant, a 10th-century poet, is regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Apabhramsha language. He was a scholar with exceptional observational skills and poetic talent, known for his self-respect and humanity. He preferred living in mountain…
रायक्मारचरिउ में प्रतिपादित जीवनमूल्य
By डॉ. कमलचन्द सोगाणी · Jain Vidya, 1985
The text discusses the life values presented in the Apabhramsha epic "Nayakumarachariu" by the poet Pushpadanta. It states that value-based experiences are a distinct dimension of human consciousness, and philosophers, writers, and yogis work to integrate…
शब्द प्रणाम
By पण्डित विष्णुकान्त शुक्ल · Jain Vidya, 1985
The PDF text is a poetic tribute to the Jain poet Pushpadanta, composed by Pandit Vishnukant Shukla. It describes Pushpadanta as a divine poet with a radiant, sun-like brilliance, born in the Kashyapa gotra and deeply devoted to Jain principles. The text…