Articles on Karma and Bondage
माया महाठगिनी हम जानी
Jain Bharati, 2013
The text explores the philosophical concept of Maya (illusion) and its role in the cycle of birth and death. It notes that while many saints agree the world is illusory and causes the soul to wander through various existences, different philosophies offer…
कर्म-सिद्धांत : औदयिक और क्षायोपश्रमिक-एक चर्चा
By आचार्यश्री महाप्रज्ञ · Jain Bharati, 2011
The text explores the concept of karma and its binding influence on human existence, arguing that the present is entirely tied to the past. It questions whether humans are truly helpless, bound by fate, karma, and nature, or if they possess any agency. The…
आत्मा ही है एक अद्वितीय सत्ता
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text explores the concept of *mrigatrishna* (mirage) as a metaphor for the illusory nature of the world. The author describes a personal experience in a desert where a beautiful lake repeatedly appeared and vanished, leading to the realization that it was…
आसक्ति भाव : सांसारिक बंध और असद् आचार
Jain Bharati, 2007
The text explores the concept of *āsakti* (attachment) as the root cause of the cycle of birth and death (*samsara*) in Indian philosophy. It explains that desire (*icchā*) drives attachment, which in turn generates new desires, creating a continuous cycle.…
मोक्ष : एक अनुचिंतन
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text explores the concept of moksha (liberation) across various Indian philosophical traditions, particularly Jainism, Buddhism, and Vedanta. It begins by addressing skepticism about moksha's utility, arguing that moksha is not about inactivity but the…
अहिंसा : अस्तित्व की सुरक्षा
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text discusses the concept of violence (himsa) as defined in Jain philosophy, particularly through the teachings of Lord Mahavira. It asserts that violence is not merely the act of killing but includes evil tendencies of the mind, speech, and body. These…
Theory of Moksa in Jainism
By Sankar Prasad Bandyopadhyay · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1976
This philosophical essay by S.P. Bondyopadhyaya discusses the concept of mokṣa (liberation) in Jain thought and argues that Indian philosophy’s fusion of religion and metaphysics offers unique insights into the human condition. All philosophical systems begin…
Verses Poems
By Cidananda · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1967
1. Cidananda - A Saint-Poet of the Jainas: - Cidananda, born in the mid-19th century with the real name Karpura Candra, was a significant saint-poet of the Jain tradition. - Very little is known about his life, but it’s believed he went on a pilgrimage with a…