Articles on Non-Violence Principle
Jainism's Core Principle: Uncompromising Non-Violence and Universal Compassion
Jain Avenue, 2023
The article discusses the core principles of Jainism, emphasizing non-violence (ahimsa) as its foundational value. Jainism is rooted in five vows: non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession, with ahimsa being the most central. Unlike…
Is the Jaina Way of Living Inherently Eco-friendly?
By Sejal Zaveri · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article explores whether the Jaina way of living is inherently eco-friendly, linking human well-being to environmental health and emphasizing the interdependence of all living species. It highlights Jaina practices like vegetarianism, minimalism, and…
Ahimsa: The Life Force of Jainism or Just a Word?
By Sulekh Jain · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article explores the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) in Jainism through a poem by 10-year-old Rutvi Shah, who expresses a deep desire to embody Jain values such as compassion, honesty, and respect for all life. The poem highlights themes of…
An Unpublished Tri‑Tirthika Jaina Image from Deogarh
By Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
Maruti Nandan Prasad Tiwari presents a short art‑historical note on a tri‑tirthika (three‑Tirthankara) Jain image from Deogarh in the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. Deogarh is a prolific Digambara site with sculptures dating from the ninth to the twelfth…
Omniscient Beings
By Harisatya Bhattacharya · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
Harisatya Bhattacharyya compares the Jain doctrine of omniscience with views expressed in other Indian philosophical systems. For the Jains, omniscience (kevala‑jñāna) is real and is attained by liberated beings, notably the Tirthankaras. They do not believe…
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…
Jainism and Vegetarianism
By Irene Cook · The Jaina Gazette, 1930
Jainism and vegetarianism are often misconstrued as systems of negative restrictions lacking positive direction. However, they emphasize non-violence (ahimsa) as the highest religious principle, fostering self-discipline and ethical living. Jainism advocates…