Articles on Jain Ascetic Tradition
अनशन : निर्ममत्व और अभय की साधना
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the Jain practice of *anashan*, or voluntary fasting unto death, distinguishing it from suicide. *Anashan* is described as a supreme spiritual discipline, a rejection of bodily needs to achieve self-absorption and fearlessness. It is not an…
महाजनो येन गतः स पंथा
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text describes the life and contributions of Rishabh, the first Tirthankara of the current era. He was the son of the last Kulkar, Nabhiraja, and took over societal administration when the Kulkar system weakened. Rishabh possessed extraordinary knowledge…
अनाहार सूत्र की साधिका
Jain Bharati, 2000
This PDF discusses the concepts of austerity (tapasya) and resolve (abhigraha) within the Jain tradition, focusing on the life of Sadhvi Pannaji. It argues that dietary restraint and fasting are not only spiritual practices but also offer solutions to social…