Articles on Faith and Devotion
देव मेरे दिव्य अर्हत् श्रेष्ठ सारे लोक में
Jain Bharati, 2005
The text discusses the concept of support and dependence in the universe, stating that every entity relies on something greater for stability and growth. It explains that humans, like all beings, require support from a higher, more complete power to achieve…
श्रद्धा तत्त्व : एक विवेचन
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text explores the concept of *shraddha* (faith/reverence) and its relationship with belief, devotion, and action, drawing extensively from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and other Hindu scriptures. It establishes that *shraddha* is foundational to…
Bhakti in Jainism
By Swami Brahmeshananda · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 2001
In this paper Swami Brahmeshananda addresses a common misconception that Jainism lacks devotional sentiment. He explains that while Jain philosophy emphasises self‑effort and non‑attachment, devotion (bhakti) has always been integral to practice. Devotees…