Articles on Ancient Wisdom
Four Bhavanas: Jain Wisdom for Modern Workplace Spirituality
By Hemali Sanghavi · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article explores applying Jain philosophy's Four Bhavanas to modern workplace spirituality. Dr. Hemali Sanghavi argues that Jainism's emphasis on compassion and interconnectedness can address contemporary workplace challenges like competition and…
Ancient Medical Wisdom in the Bhesajjamañjusā
By Bimalendra Kumar · The Maha Bodhi, 2020
The Bhesajjamañjusā (BhM), a 13th-century CE Pāli medical treatise from Sri Lanka, is the only medical text composed in Pāli verses. Authored by an unknown scholar, it presents a comprehensive system of traditional medicine, covering general principles,…
जंगलजातकम
Jain Bharati, 2009
The story is set in a forest in an area called 'S', which is described as long and wide but not frightening. The forest is home to many trees, including mango, mahua, babool, neem, sheesham, semal, palash, chilbil, banyan, and bamboo. The trees live in…
श्रमण दर्शन की व्यापकता
Jain Bharati, 2004
The text discusses the Shaman (Shraman) tradition, an ancient tribal practice originating in Siberia, linked to Jain history. It describes Shamanism as a spiritual journey aimed at alleviating suffering, emphasizing a philosophy of equality, restraint,…
अनुभूति
Jain Bharati, 2002
The text presents a poetic and philosophical reflection on the concept of "namak" (salt) as a metaphor for inner transformation and liberation. It describes a process where salt dissolves within, symbolizing the dissolution of ego and suffering. The narrative…