Articles on Ahimsa Nonviolence Principle
Rajachandra and His Influence on Mahatma Gandhi
By Jagmohan Humar · Jinamanjari, 2001
This article explores the profound spiritual and philosophical impact of Śrīmad Rājacandra (Raichandbhai) on Mahatma Gandhi, particularly in shaping Gandhi’s moral and ethical worldview rooted in Jain principles. A) Early Encounter and Spiritual Influence…
Basic Religious Attitudes in Jainism
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1968
The article examines the foundational religious attitudes within Jainism, focusing on its core metaphysical and ethical framework. The author argues that Jainism is fundamentally a religion of individual spiritual liberation, where human activity is directed…
The Universal Message of Jainism
By Kalidas Nag · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1967
The article reflects on the significant contributions of Jainism to Indian culture and its global spiritual impact. Dr. Kalidas Nag, a respected scholar of Jainism, emphasizes Jainism's subtle yet profound message, contrasting it with more proselytizing…