Articles on Jain Cosmology
Jain Cosmology vs Modern Science: A Comparative Analysis
By Rajmal Jain · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article explores the contrasting views of the universe's origin and structure between Jain philosophy and modern science. In Jainism, the cosmos (Lokakash) is eternal, uncreated, and governed by natural laws like karma and determinism, consisting of…
From Jīnāgama to Jinabimba: The Evolution of Tīrtha in Jainism
By Mana Shah · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
The article explores the evolution of the concept of *tīrtha* in Jainism, tracing its development from a symbolic representation of spiritual crossing to a sacred geographical location and pilgrimage site. Initially rooted in the idea of crossing the ocean of…
From Jīnāgama to Jinabimba: The Evolution of Tīrtha in Jainism
By Mana Shah · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2021
The article explores the evolution of the concept of *tīrtha* in Jainism, tracing its development from a symbolic representation of spiritual crossing to a sacred geographical location and pilgrimage site. Initially rooted in the idea of crossing the ocean of…
जैन दर्शन में विश्व : स्वरूप एवं संरचना
Jain Bharati, 2012
According to Jain philosophy, the universe is termed 'lok'. From a temporal perspective, this lok is beginningless and endless. It is a combination of six substances: five astikayas and one kala (time). These six substances are eternal in terms of existence…
आधुनिक भू-विज्ञान के परिप्रेक्ष्य में जम्बूदीप और मेरुपर्वत
By Rajkumar Nandgaonkar · Jnana Desana, 2011
This paper by Dr. Rajkumar Nandgaonkar explores the geographical descriptions in Jain scriptures, particularly the Tattvartha Sutra, and attempts to correlate them with modern geographical and geological knowledge. The central focus is Mount Meru, described…
अधोलोक या नरक का स्वरूप
By Prof. R. R. Nandrawakar · Jnana Desana, 2008
Based on the provided text, the article "अधोलोक या नरक का स्वरूप" (The Nature of the Underworld or Hell) from *Jnan Deshna* (Jan-Jun 2008) details the Jain cosmological concept of the lower realm. This realm, located in the lower part of the universe…