Articles on Righteous Conduct
Sri Acharanga Sutra: Core of Jain Dharma
By Sejal Shah (Ph.D.) · Jain Avenue, 2023
The text discusses the significance of the Sri Acharanga Sutra, a foundational Jain scripture considered the first sermon of the Tirthankara and central to Jain Dharma. It emphasizes Jainism's focus on conduct-oriented spiritual practice, where actions hold…
शीलन
By संहात्मा गांधी · Jain Bharati, 2004
The text presents a philosophical reflection on the relationship between action, intention, and knowledge, attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. It argues that a generous disposition or charity, when given without true knowledge or understanding, can ultimately prove…
संवर भावना
Jain Vidya, 1988
The text presents a series of spiritual and ethical teachings focused on inner purification and the conquest of negative emotions. It describes how a steadfast individual who attains right faith (samyaktva) is able to restrain and overcome a wicked, false…