Articles on Jainism Hinduism Buddhism
Jainism: A Classic World Religion of India. An Evaluation with Hinduism and Buddhism
By Pankaj Jain · Jinamanjari, 2009
This comparative study analyzes Jainism alongside Hinduism and Buddhism, tracing their foundations, theological positions, philosophical frameworks, social impact, and historical trajectories. 1. Foundations and Historical Scope i) Jainism, rooted in Śramaṇa…
The Jina Malli: Jainism and the Spirituality of Women
By Katherine Anne Harper · Jinamanjari, 1996
Central Thesis: The article by Katherine Anne Harper argues that Jainism retains strong cultural, spiritual, and symbolic elements from pre-Aryan, pre-Mauryan Indian civilization, particularly reflecting matriarchal, nature-oriented traditions that predate…
Laukika or Folk Religion as an Iconographic Link Between the Indus Culture and Jainism
By Robert Decaroli · Jinamanjari, 1996
Core Argument: Robert DeCaroli explores how laukika (folk/popular) religion acted as a bridge between the Indus Valley Civilization and emerging religious traditions, especially Jainism. The paper argues that iconographic motifs (trees, yaksas/yaksis, horns,…
Approaches to the Question of the Antiquity of Jainism
By Thomas Mcevilley · Jinamanjari, 1996
This scholarly article investigates the deep historical roots of Jainism, proposing that it likely predates Buddhism and possibly draws from even older, non-Aryan traditions such as the Indus Valley civilization and Ajivika practices. 🔍 Key Themes and…