Articles on Jain Philosophical Principles
नय, अनेकांत ओर स्याद्वाद
By आचार्यश्री महाप्रज्ञ · Jain Bharati, 2001
The text discusses the three fundamental principles of Jain philosophy: Anekantavada, Syadvada, and Nayavada. It explains that these are often categorized as metaphysical, logical, and epistemological theories respectively, but argues this classification is…
An Obesiance to the Source of Uncreated Light
By Paresh Chandra Dasgupta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1978
In this article P.C. Dasgupta describes a cultural performance staged in April 1977 at the Ahimsa Pachar Samiti hall in Calcutta to celebrate the birth of Tīrthaṅkara Mahāvīra. The production, written by Sri Ganesh Lalwani, combined elements of drama, dance…
The A, B, C Of Jainism
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
The article "The A, B, C of Jainism" by Chimanlal J. Shah challenges common misconceptions about Jainism, asserting its antiquity and independence from Buddhism or Brahmanism. It highlights Parshvanatha (23rd Tirthankara) as a historical figure dating to ~800…