Articles on Soul Purification
Paryushan Mahaparva Festival: Soul Purification and Self-Search
By Rishwa Doshi · Jain Avenue, 2021
Paryushan Mahaparva, an eight-day Jain festival centered on soul purification, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal, emphasizes forgiveness, charity, and ethical conduct. Each day holds specific significance: the first day focuses on purifying the mind and…
स्तवन : भक्ति नहीं, व्यक्ति नहीं; आंतरिक विकास
By साध्वी पुण्ययशा · Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the "Logassa" hymn, a spiritually potent composition of mantra syllables, considered a significant text in Shruti literature for developing willpower, desire, and mental strength. It notes that later acharyas created various rituals based…
लोगस्स स्तवन : एक विमर्श
Jain Bharati, 2011
The text discusses the Jain hymn "Logassa," a seven-verse prayer praising the 24 Tirthankaras. It explains that nature dictates that practitioners are remembered according to their practice. The hymn begins by extolling the unique qualities of the Arhats. It…
त्यांरी लागी मुक्ति सूं ताली
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the spiritual state of Nami Rajarshi, who, after renouncing his kingdom to his son, remained detached even as his city and palace burned. When Indra, disguised as a Brahmin, questioned his indifference, Nami replied that nothing in Mithila…
जंबसामिचरिउ & वैराग्य-प्रसंग
Jain Vidya, 1987
The text discusses the nature and purpose of Jain religious literature, which aims to promote spiritual self-purification and self-reliance. It categorizes Jain literature into four types: history (biographies of great souls), geography (descriptions of the…