Articles on Nonviolence Philosophy
Jain Compassion: Guiding Modern Coexistence
By Sangeetha Chhajed · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a social platform founded in October 2020 by Sangeetha Chhajed under the guidance of Dr. Bipin Doshi, focuses on sustainable co-existence (Parasparopagraho Jivinam) by applying Jain philosophy to modern challenges. Central to Jainism is…
Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism
By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
Vegetarianism in Jainism stems from the principle of Ahimsa (nonviolence), central to its ethics and practices for over 2,500 years. Rooted in the belief that all life—including water, trees, and animals—possesses consciousness and energy, Jainism emphasizes…
Jain Philosophy of Nonviolence and Vegetarianism
By Dilip V. Shah, Jitendra B. Shah · Jain Avenue, 2020
Vegetarianism in Jainism stems from the principle of Ahimsa (nonviolence), central to its ethics and practices for over 2,500 years. Rooted in the belief that all life—including water, trees, and animals—possesses consciousness and energy, Jainism emphasizes…
महाप्रज्ञ को शत-शत प्रणाम
Jain Bharati, 2013
On the fourth death anniversary of Acharya Shri Mahapragya, the tenth Acharya of the Jain Terapanth religious order, he is remembered with deep reverence. On May 23, 2010, in Sardarshahar, Churu, Rajasthan, he suddenly ended his physical journey. His passing…
आग के दरिया से होकर गुजरना है
By अरविंदमोहन · Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the complex relationship between media, violence, and societal change. It begins by questioning the effectiveness of human experience and journalism in curbing violent activities like war, atomic bombings, and imperialism, acknowledging the…
विमर्श
Jain Bharati, 2012
The PDF content commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2nd, referencing Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's birth. It includes a quote attributed to Gandhi, emphasizing that non-violence is not merely a gross rule but a subtle mental disposition.…
अहिंसा : एक विकासोन्मुख कदम
Jain Bharati, 2011
The text discusses the concepts of violence (hinsa) and non-violence (ahinsa), exploring who commits violence, why, who does not, and what violence is. It states that according to scripture, a person engrossed in worldly pleasures and comforts commits…
शाकाहार से सधेगा पर्यावरण
Jain Bharati, 2005
Based on the provided text, vegetarianism is presented as the simple, pure, and health-promoting foundation for the great principle of non-violence (ahimsa). It not only maintains a balanced external environment but also guides life towards purity, virtue,…
अहिंसक अभियानों की नियति
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text critically examines the paradox of India's professed commitment to non-violence (ahimsa) amidst rising societal violence. It argues that while the mantra "Ahimsa Paramo Dharma" is repeatedly chanted, structural violence—including caste oppression,…
अहिंसा : आगम के आलोक में
Jain Bharati, 2002
The text explores the concept of non-violence (ahimsa) as presented in Jain scriptures (Agamas), emphasizing its foundational role in spiritual and social life. It begins by asserting that violence arises from an imbalance of power, where one person or group…
हिंसा : कारण—निवारण
Jain Bharati, 2002
The text examines the origins and causes of violence, arguing that violence originates in the mind and is fueled by an unhealthy mindset. It identifies economic imbalance and social inequality as primary drivers, contrasting the luxury of a few with the…
अहिंसा : चेतना का पुनराविष्कार
By (डॉ.) निर्वाणप्रज्ञा · Jain Bharati, 2001
The text argues that modern civilization's selfish greed and exploitative attitude toward nature have highlighted the importance of non-violence (ahimsa). It states that environmental pollution and ecological imbalance are forms of violence against nature,…