Articles on Doctrine of Ahimsa
Peaceful Co-Existence in Jain Ethics
By Veersagar Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2009
Dr. Veer Sagar Jain explores how the ethical framework of Jainism promotes peaceful coexistence. Jain literature differentiates between rigorous vows for monks and a more moderate code for laypeople. In a world rife with violence and greed, he contends that…
Rṣabhadeva
By Satya Ranjan Banerjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
Rishabhanatha, also known as Ṛṣabhadeva, is revered as the first Tirthankara in Jainism. Jain texts describe him as a cultural hero who taught humans the arts, professions and social organisation after ages of innocence. He is credited with instructing people…
Ahimsa as Reflected in the Mularadhana
By B. K. Khadabadi · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1982
B. K. Khadabadi’s essay examines how the concept of ahimsa (non‑violence) is elaborated in the Anusisti Adhikara section of the Mularadhana, a Digambara text that condenses early Jain canonical knowledge. Jainism and Buddhism emerged as critiques of the Vedic…
On the Religion of Canakya
By Jyoti Prasad Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1974
The article "On the Religion of Canakya" by Jyoti Prasad Jain examines the religious affiliation of Canakya, the reputed author of the Arthasastra and chief architect of the first historical Indian empire. The author argues that Canakya, also known as…
Jainism And Its Power To Stop Human Warfare.
By Champat Rai Jain · The Jaina Gazette, 1927
The article explores Jainism's philosophical underpinnings and its potential to mitigate human conflict. It posits that the soul's essence is pure intelligence, a state of consciousness inherent to the soul itself, not derived from external stimuli. Knowledge…
Jainism And Its Power To Stop Human Warfare
The Jaina Gazette, 1927
Jainism emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa) and universal respect for all life, presenting a radical solution to human conflict rooted in spiritual transformation. The text critiques post-World War I political structures, arguing that organizations like the…