Articles on Ascetic Spiritual Discipline
Life and Philosophy of Lord Mahāvīra
By Yogakshem Prabha · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2008
In the communication “Life and Philosophy of Lord Mahāvīra,” Sadhvīśrī Dr Yogakṣhemprabhā recounts the life of the twenty‑fourth Jain Tīrthaṅkara and summarises his teachings. Mahāvīra was born into a royal family as Vardhamāna, the son of King Siddhārtha and…
Prof. G.C. Pande's Contribution to Jaina Thought
By Mukul Raj Mehta · Sambodhi, 2007
Mukul Raj Mehta’s article surveys the contributions of the historian and philosopher Professor Govind Chandra Pande (1923–2011) to Jain studies. Although best known for his work on Buddhism and Indian history, Pande was one of the first modern scholars to…
Lord Mahavira – The Great Conqueror
By Duli Chandra Jain · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1994
Duli Chand Jain’s essay provides an accessible overview of Jain doctrine through the life and teachings of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavira was born over 24 centuries ago and is revered as the “great conqueror” because he overcame both…