Articles on Karma and Rebirth
पुनर्जन्म : एक विवेचन
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text examines the concept of rebirth (punarjanma) within Indian philosophy, focusing on the role of samskaras (mental impressions) and the memory of past lives (jāti-smaratā). It states that through the direct perception of samskaras, knowledge of past…
पुनर्जन्म : एक विवेचन
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text explores the concept of rebirth and the soul, drawing from scientific experiments and ancient Indian scriptures. It begins by noting that the body is the center of thoughts and emotions, and that modern science, including Dr. MacDougall's experiments…
क्रियावाद : एक विश्लेषण
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text explores the concept of Kriyavad (the doctrine of action) within Jain philosophy, asserting that every action (kriya) inevitably produces a reaction (pratikriya). This principle is presented as a fundamental law governing all behavior, where an…
Apabhramsa Literature
By Harivallabh Chunilal Bhayani · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989
H.C. Bhayani’s "Apabhramsa Literature" surveys the body of Apabhramsa‑language works, a late Prakrit form preserved mainly by Jain authors. Emerging around the 7th century, Apabhramsa served as a transition between classical Prakrit and medieval vernaculars…
Anjana
By Muni Mahendra Kumar 'Prathам' · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
Anjanā, the cherished daughter of King Mahendrasena and Queen Hr̥dayasundarī, is promised in marriage to Pavanān̄jaya, son of King Prahlāda. After their wedding the proud groom neglects Anjanā for twelve years, never visiting her and rejecting her gifts. She…
Mahavira: An Epic of Serenity in Sculpture – Part 1
By Paresh Chandra Dasgupta · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974
This article examines the iconography of Vardhamana Mahavira in sculpture, arguing that his representations convey a unique blend of transcendental serenity and divine majesty, distinguishing him from other Tirthankaras. The author, P. C. Dasgupta, posits…
Key Principles of Jainism
By S. Gajapathi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology
S. Gajapathi’s essay explains the metaphysical foundation of Jainism through its doctrine of substances (dravya). Jainism, revealed by omniscient Tirthankaras, provides a rational explanation for existence and answers both ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions. The Jaina…