Articles on Spiritual Purification
धम्मो दयाविसुद्धो
By डॉ. कमलचन्द सोगाणी · Jain Vidya, 2013
The text presents excerpts from the Jain scripture "Acharya Kundakunda Ashtapahud," focusing on the nature of dharma, charity, and spiritual conduct. It defines dharma as that which is purified by compassion, and renunciation as freedom from all attachments.…
मायाचरण : हो जाती है मानव-बुद्धि भ्रष्ट
Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the concept of "maya" (deception or fraud) as one of the four primary passions (krodha, mana, maya, lobha) in life. It explains that a person who deceitfully cheats others can also be deceived themselves, using the analogy of a wooden pot…
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…
पर्युषण : आत्मावलोकन का पर्व
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the foundational principles of Jainism, including non-violence, non-possessiveness, non-absolutism, truth-seeking, right perception, right knowledge, and right conduct. These principles are described as motivating elements of the age.…
वीतराग जिनबिम्बों का वैशिष्टय
By Pavan Kumar Jain Shastri · Jnana Desana, 2008
Pawan Kumar Jain Shastri’s article *“Distinctive Features of Vītarāga Jina Images”* examines the religious, philosophical, and iconographic significance of Jina images (*jinabimba*) within the Digambara Jain tradition, arguing that Jain worship venerates…
निर्जरा तत्व : एक विमर्श
Jain Bharati, 2003
The text explores the Jain philosophical concept of *nirjara* (shedding of karmas). It defines *nirjara* as the partial effacement of karmas, leading to the increasing luminosity of the soul. This is achieved through pure mental, verbal, and physical…
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…