Articles on Concept Of Karma
The Jaina way of Life
By Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
The article “The Jaina way of Life” by Dulichand Jain is a reflective exposition on how the ancient Jain ethical framework remains relevant in the modern world. It begins by noting that despite scientific and technological advancement, society is plagued by…
Message of Lord Mahavira
By Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology
This essay distils the teachings of Mahāvīra, the 24th Tīrthaṅkara of Jainism, and argues that his message remains urgently relevant. It emphasises that Mahāvīra was a reformer who rejected caste distinctions and articulated five great vows—non‑violence…
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…
Lord Mahavira
By K. B. Jindal · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology
K. B. Jindal’s article offers a comprehensive biographical study of Lord Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara and last Arhat of Jainism. Born in 599 B.C. at Kundagrama in the kingdom of Videha, Vardhamana Mahavira belonged to a distinguished clan connected…