Articles on Mahavir Teachings
Jainism's Environmental Wisdom: Ahimsa and Interdependence
Jain Avenue, 2021
The text discusses the principles of Jainism, particularly its emphasis on environmental harmony and non-violence. Central to Jain philosophy is the concept of *Parasparopgraho Jivandam*, which highlights the interconnectedness of all life and the principle…
कितना विचित्र है स्वार्थ का तंत्र
Jain Bharati, 2013
The text discusses the nature of self-interest and its role in human relationships, drawing on the teachings of Mahavira. Mahavira described two forms of religious practice: the ascetic path, involving five great vows of non-violence, truth, non-stealing,…
भगवान महावीर के संदेश और हमारा कर्तव्य
By मुनि राकेश कुमार · Jain Bharati, 2013
The text discusses the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, emphasizing spiritual control over desires and cravings through self-restraint. It highlights a fundamental conflict between Mahavir’s message and modern society, which equates progress with materialism and…
भगवान महावीर और आचार्यश्री भिक्षु का अहिंसा दर्शन
By साध्वी विमलप्रज्ञा · Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) as presented by Lord Mahavira and Acharya Shri Bhikshu. It contrasts Mahavira's absolute, spiritual ahimsa, focused on self-discipline and purity of the soul, with later interpretations that introduced…
वैशाली के संथागार में
Jain Bharati, 2011
The text describes a scene at the Vaishali assembly hall, where a figure named Vardhaman arrives. He is greeted by Rohini, a woman from Gandhara, who offers him water from the Mangal-Pushkarini tank. Vardhaman breaks the lock of the tank, sprinkles the water…
दुराग्रह, आग्रह और अनेकांत
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the concepts of insistence (āgraha), non-insistence (anāgraha), and obstinacy (durāgraha) in human nature. It states that non-insistence is a natural quality of humanity and a sign of rational thinking, while obstinacy can disrupt social…
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…
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…