Articles on Jain Ascetic Practices
सल्लेखना के परिप्रेक्य परिप्रेक्ष्य में आहार ग्रहण और त्याग का महत्व
By Rakesh Jain · Jnana Desana, 2011
The article examines *Sallekhanā* in Jainism, emphasizing the importance of regulated food intake and renunciation during the practice. Sallekhanā is defined as the gradual weakening of both the physical body and inner passions (*kaṣāyas*) by reducing the…
कर्म निर्जरा : आत्मा की निर्मलता के लिए
By आचार्यश्री महाश्रमण · Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the Jain concept of nirjara, defined as the separation of karmas from the soul through austerity (tapasya). It explains that while samvara (stopping new karmas) is necessary for liberation, nirjara is essential for shedding previously…
कर्मक्षयार्थ तप्यत इति तपः
By साध्वी कल्पमाला · Jain Bharati, 2007
The text discusses the concept of tapasya (austerity) in Indian philosophy, particularly in Jainism. It states that desire is endless, and tapasya is given significant importance in Indian thought. In Vedic texts, the term 'tap' is used frequently, and it is…
परीषहजय, उपसर्गजय और सल्लेखना
Jain Bharati, 2007
The text discusses the Jain concepts of Parīṣahajaya (conquering afflictions), Upasargajaya (conquering persecutions), and Sallekhanā (a ritualized, voluntary fast unto death). Parīṣahajaya is defined as the equanimous endurance of twenty-two specific…
संथारा : जीवन-मरण महत्त्वहीन
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the Jain perspective on death, emphasizing its inevitability and significance. It describes three types of death in Jain tradition: bala-marana (death of an undisciplined person, lacking restraint), pandita-marana (death of a disciplined…
सागारधर्मामृत में वर्णित प्रतिमा : प्रयोग और प्रयोजन
By डॉ. महेन्द्रसागर प्रचंडिया · Jain Vidya, 2001
The text discusses the concept of "Pratima" (stages) in Jainism as described in the text "Sagar Dharmamrit." It explains that human life has two main stages: householder (grihastha) and renunciant (sannyasi). A discerning householder who follows minor vows is…
साहित्य-समीक्षा
By नाथूराम डॉगरीय जैन · Jain Vidya, 1986
This PDF contains reviews of three Jain texts. The first, *Purusharthasiddhyupaya Sandarshika*, is a Hindi verse translation of a Sanskrit work by Shri Mad Bhagavad Amritachandra, translated and edited by Nathuram Dogariya Jain. Published by Kamalkumar,…
Author of Milacira
By V. Joharapurkar · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1957
This miscellany piece reconsiders the authorship of the Jain treatise **Milacira**. Earlier scholars attributed the work to Kundakunda or Yativṛṣabha, eminent Digambara monks of the 2nd and 5th centuries A.D. V. Joharapurkar examines passages quoted in later…