Articles on Jain Ethical Conduct
Nivvanam Paramam Jai Ghayasitti Vva Pavae
By Ram Prakash Poddar · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1980
Ram Prakash Poddar analyses a stanza from the Uttarajjhayanasutra, an important Jain canonical work, to illustrate the four essential factors that lead to liberation: human birth, knowledge, faith and steadfastness in right conduct. The author notes that the…
Relevance of Jainism to Modern Times
By A. K. Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
A. K. Jain reflects on how the ancient teachings of Jainism remain pertinent in the twentieth century. His talk, delivered during the 2,500th centenary of Mahāvīra’s nirvāṇa, begins by defining a Jain as one who conquers the senses and noting that the…
Gommata Colossus in Sravana Belgola
By S. K. Ramchandra Rao · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974
S.K. Ramachandra Rao’s essay examines the towering monolithic statue of Bahubali at Sravana Beľgola in Karnataka, popularly known as Gommata or Gommatesvara. The author recounts the legend of Bahubali, the younger son of the first Tīrthaṅkara Ṛṣabha, who…
Key Principles of Jainism
By S. Gajapathi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology
S. Gajapathi’s essay explains the metaphysical foundation of Jainism through its doctrine of substances (dravya). Jainism, revealed by omniscient Tirthankaras, provides a rational explanation for existence and answers both ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions. The Jaina…