Articles on Ethical Conduct
मर्यादा का सुरक्षा कवच
By प्रो. आनन्द प्रकाश त्रिपाठी · Jain Bharati, 2013
The article discusses the importance of living a disciplined and moral life, emphasizing that everyone desires a meaningful existence but often succumbs to negative thinking or adverse circumstances. It contrasts two real-life examples: an IAS officer who…
आचारांग : यत्र अप्रमादः तत्र अहिंसा
By साध्वी शुभ्रयशा · Jain Bharati, 2012
The text discusses the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) as presented in the Jain scripture, the Acharanga Sutra. It explains that from a gross perspective, ahimsa means not harming small beings through mind, speech, or body. From a subtle perspective, it…
मर्यादा का माहात्म्य
Jain Bharati, 2009
The text discusses the importance of maintaining discipline and boundaries (maryada) in daily and social life, emphasizing that a life without limits is unacceptable. It argues that while reciting these principles like a rosary (mala-jap) is beneficial, they…
सम्यक् आचरण
By शुभू पटवा · Jain Bharati, 2002
The text critiques the common tendency to equate religious conduct with ritualistic practices like visiting temples, mosques, or churches, arguing that this is a superficial view. True conduct, it asserts, is a reflection of one’s character and personality,…
धर्म-निरपेक्ष नैतिकता
Jain Bharati, 2000
The text explores the nature of morality, questioning whether moral conduct can exist alongside freedom. It argues that actions performed under the pressure of law or religious fear cannot be considered truly moral, as genuine morality requires free will and…
हिंसा
By प्रो. महेन्द्रकुमार जैन, न्यायाचार्य · Jain Vidya, 1999
The text defines violence (hiṃsā) as the deprivation of life (prāṇavyaparopaṇa) caused by a person acting with negligence (pramatta). It explains that "vyaparopaṇa" means separation, and the term "prāṇavyaparopaṇa" specifically refers to the separation of the…
प्रास्ताविक
Jain Vidya, 1990
The text discusses the preservation and transmission of the teachings of Lord Mahavira, initially compiled by his chief disciple Indrabhuti into twelve angas. Over time, as memory declined, much of this knowledge was lost, prompting efforts to commit the…