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Jainism Before 650 BCE
Jainism Before 650 BCE
By Shugan C. Jain & Shrinetra Pandey
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The Life and Stories of the Jaina Savior Parcvanatha
The Life and Stories of the Jaina Savior Parcvanatha
By Maurice Bloomfield
$32
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Question and Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of Religions Held at Chicago U.S.A. in 1893
Question and Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of Religions Held at Chicago U.S.A. in 1893
By Mahamuni Shrimat Vijayanandsuri
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Question and Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of Religions Held at Chicago U.S.A. in 1893
Question and Answers on Jainism for the Parliament of Religions Held at Chicago U.S.A. in 1893
By Mahamuni Shrimat Vijayanandsuri
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Faith and Philosophy of Jainism
Faith and Philosophy of Jainism
By Arun Kumar Jain
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Jaina and Buddhist Religions in Haryana: A Study (Circa 6th Century B.C. to 1200 A.D.)
Jaina and Buddhist Religions in Haryana: A Study (Circa 6th Century B.C. to 1200 A.D.)
By Rekha Phougat
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Studies in South Indian Jainism
Studies in South Indian Jainism
By M. S. Ramaswami Ayyangar & B. Seshagiri Rao
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Positive Non-Violence- Canonical and Practical Bases of Compassionate Aspects of Ahimsa
Positive Non-Violence- Canonical and Practical Bases of Compassionate Aspects of Ahimsa
By KANHIYALAL LODHA
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Studies in South Indian Jainism
Studies in South Indian Jainism
By M. S. Ramaswami Ayyangar & B. Seshagiri Rao
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भक्ति संग्रह- Bhakti Samgraha by Acarya Pujyapada's (Collection of Devotions)
भक्ति संग्रह- Bhakti Samgraha by Acarya Pujyapada's (Collection of Devotions)
By Vijay K. Jain
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Brahmin Reaction and Period of Foreign Powers (From 185 Bc to 320 AD)
Brahmin Reaction and Period of Foreign Powers (From 185 Bc to 320 AD)
By Radhay Shayam Singh
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Jain Religion: History And Tradition
Jain Religion: History And Tradition
By Aniruddh Jha
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मध्यप्रदेश में जैन पुरातत्त्व- Jain Archeology in Madhya Pradesh
मध्यप्रदेश में जैन पुरातत्त्व- Jain Archeology in Madhya Pradesh
By Ramkumar Ahirwar
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बारस अणुवेक्खा (द्वादश अनुप्रेक्षा, बारह भावना)- Barasa Anuvekkha by Acarya Kundakunda's- The Twelve Contemplation (With Authentic Explanatory Notes)
बारस अणुवेक्खा (द्वादश अनुप्रेक्षा, बारह भावना)- Barasa Anuvekkha by Acarya Kundakunda's- The Twelve Contemplation (With Authentic Explanatory Notes)
By Vijay K. Jain
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A Treasury of Indian Wisdom
A Treasury of Indian Wisdom
By Karan Singh
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Epigraphy and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
Epigraphy and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
By Seo Bahadur singh
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Jain Religion and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
Jain Religion and Art (An Old and Rare Book)
By Ananda Chandra Sahoo
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Heritage of Tansa Valley
Heritage of Tansa Valley
By A. K. Sharma
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Buddhist and Jaina Studies- Proceedings of the Conference in Lumbini, February 2013
Buddhist and Jaina Studies- Proceedings of the Conference in Lumbini, February 2013
By J. Soni, M. Pahlke and C. Cuppers
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Vamanavikrama: Research in Indological Studies (Prof. V. M. Kulkarni Felicitation Volume)
Vamanavikrama: Research in Indological Studies (Prof. V. M. Kulkarni Felicitation Volume)
By S. Y. WAKANKAR
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The Religions of India (Handbooks on the History of Religions)
The Religions of India (Handbooks on the History of Religions)
By Edward Washburn Hopkins
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Growth of Hindu Religion and Culture
Growth of Hindu Religion and Culture
By Jagdev Singh
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The Religions of India (Handbooks on the History of Religions)
The Religions of India (Handbooks on the History of Religions)
By Edward Washburn Hopkins
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Vijayanagara Sculptures at Hampi
Vijayanagara Sculptures at Hampi
By Dr. K. M. Suresh
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History and Heritage (In honour of Prof. Kiran Kumar Thaplyal) (Set of 3 Volumes)
History and Heritage (In honour of Prof. Kiran Kumar Thaplyal) (Set of 3 Volumes)
By S.P Shukla & R.S Bisht
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Ratnakaranda Shravakachara of Samantabhadra- The Spiritual Life of The Householder
Ratnakaranda Shravakachara of Samantabhadra- The Spiritual Life of The Householder
By Champat Rai Jain and Jagdish Prasad Jain
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Jaina Philosophy: Religion and Ethics
Jaina Philosophy: Religion and Ethics
By B. B. Raynade
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पर्युषणकल्पसूत्र- Paryusana Kalpasutra- An Illustrated Prakrit Manuscript
पर्युषणकल्पसूत्र- Paryusana Kalpasutra- An Illustrated Prakrit Manuscript
By M. K. Dhavalikar and Shreenand L. Bapat
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Kevala- Bodhi: Buddhist and Jaina History of the Deccan (Set of Two Volumes)
Kevala- Bodhi: Buddhist and Jaina History of the Deccan (Set of Two Volumes)
By Aloka Parasher Sen
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Prehistoric Ancient and Hindu India
Prehistoric Ancient and Hindu India
By R. D. Benerji
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Jaina Rock-cut Caves in Western India (With Special Reference to Maharashtra) (Set of 2 Volumes)
Jaina Rock-cut Caves in Western India (With Special Reference to Maharashtra) (Set of 2 Volumes)
By Viraj Shah
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Chronological Identity in Indian Art
Chronological Identity in Indian Art
By BRAJA KISHOR PADHI
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Jaina Sculptures Paintings and Manuscripts of Golden Temple of Gwalior
Jaina Sculptures Paintings and Manuscripts of Golden Temple of Gwalior
By A.K. Singh and N.K. Jain
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Jainism in Rayalaseema
Jainism in Rayalaseema
By P. HEMA
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Religious Systems in Ancient India
Religious Systems in Ancient India
By Prashant Srivastava
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Studies in Jaina Sanskrit Literature (An Old and Rare Book)
Studies in Jaina Sanskrit Literature (An Old and Rare Book)
By SATYA VRAT
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Jainism in Indian Philosophy
Jainism in Indian Philosophy
By Dibakar Mohanty
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Perspectives in Jainism
Perspectives in Jainism
By Jagdish Prasad Jain
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The Essence of Jaina Scriptures Pravachanasara of Kundakunda (With Tattvadipika Commentary)
The Essence of Jaina Scriptures Pravachanasara of Kundakunda (With Tattvadipika Commentary)
By Jagdish Prasad Jain
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Rasa In The Jaina Sanskrit Mahakavyas From 8th to 15th Century A.D. (An Old And Rare Book)
Rasa In The Jaina Sanskrit Mahakavyas From 8th to 15th Century A.D. (An Old And Rare Book)
By PUSHPA GUPTA
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An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Jaina Technical Terms
An Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Jaina Technical Terms
By Saraswathi Vijayakumar
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Tirthankar Parsvanath- A Study (An Old and Rare Book)
Tirthankar Parsvanath- A Study (An Old and Rare Book)
By T.G. Kalghatgi
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Summit of Peace : Mahamasthakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola 2018 A Special Volume
Summit of Peace : Mahamasthakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola 2018 A Special Volume
Publisher THG Publishing P. Ltd., Chennai
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The Jaina Doctrine of Karma and The Science of Genetics
The Jaina Doctrine of Karma and The Science of Genetics
By Sohan Raj Tater
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Attimabbe and Chalukyas
Attimabbe and Chalukyas
By Kamala Hampana
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Santhara - A Jain Ritual of Fast Unto Death
Santhara - A Jain Ritual of Fast Unto Death
By Namrata Kothari
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A History of Indian Civilization- Ancient and Classical Traditions: Medival and Modern Synthesis (Set of 2 Volumes)
A History of Indian Civilization- Ancient and Classical Traditions: Medival and Modern Synthesis (Set of 2 Volumes)
By Radhakamal Mukerjee
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Jain Pilgrim Centers of Karnataka
Jain Pilgrim Centers of Karnataka
By Dasrath Jain
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Acharya Yatibrishabha's Tiloyapannatti (Set of 3 Volumes)
Acharya Yatibrishabha's Tiloyapannatti (Set of 3 Volumes)
By Dashrath Jain
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Jainism- Art, Architecture, Literature & Philosophy
Jainism- Art, Architecture, Literature & Philosophy
By Various Authors
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Jaina Philosophy, Art & Science in Indian Culture (Set of 2 Parts)
Jaina Philosophy, Art & Science in Indian Culture (Set of 2 Parts)
By D. C. Jain and R. K. Sharma
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Jaina Monuments of Andhra
Jaina Monuments of Andhra
By G. Jawahar Lal
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Jaina Tradition in Indian Thought
Jaina Tradition in Indian Thought
By Hira Lal Jain
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Origin and Development of Jaina Sects
Origin and Development of Jaina Sects
By Arun Pratap Singh
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History of Jainism in Kerala
History of Jainism in Kerala
By M.S. Dhiraj
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Monolithic Jinas- The Iconography of The Jain Temples Of Ellora
Monolithic Jinas- The Iconography of The Jain Temples Of Ellora
By Carmel Berkson
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Ecology Religion
Ecology Religion
By Rudi Jansma
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A History of Indian Philosophy - Philosophy of Buddhist, Jaina and Six Systems of Indian Thought (Volume-1)
A History of Indian Philosophy - Philosophy of Buddhist, Jaina and Six Systems of Indian Thought (Volume-1)
By Surendranath Dasgupta
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Samanasuttam Vol- 1 (An Old Book)
Samanasuttam Vol- 1 (An Old Book)
By K. C. Sogani
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Jainism and Jaina Culture in India
Jainism and Jaina Culture in India
By Projit Kumar palit
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Philosophy of Buddhist, Jaina and Six Systems of Indian Thought (A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1)
Philosophy of Buddhist, Jaina and Six Systems of Indian Thought (A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1)
By Surendranath Dasgupta
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उववाइय सुत्तं- Uvavaiya Suttam- Aupapatika Sutram (An Old Book)
उववाइय सुत्तं- Uvavaiya Suttam- Aupapatika Sutram (An Old Book)
By Ganesh Lalwani
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Jainism And.....
Jainism And.....
By Vinod Kapashi
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Jain Inscriptions of Rajasthan (An Old Book)
Jain Inscriptions of Rajasthan (An Old Book)
By Ram vallabh Somani
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International Journal of Jaina Studies (Volume 10-13 : 2014-2017)
International Journal of Jaina Studies (Volume 10-13 : 2014-2017)
Publisher Hindi Granth Karyalaya
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An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
By Sulekha C. Jain
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रत्नकरण्डक श्रावकाचार- Ratanakarandaka Shravakacara
रत्नकरण्डक श्रावकाचार- Ratanakarandaka Shravakacara
By Willem Bollee
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Historicity of 24 Jain Tirthankars
Historicity of 24 Jain Tirthankars
By Mangilal Bhutoria
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Study of Jainism
Study of Jainism
By T. G. Kalghatgi
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Jainism in Andhra- As Depicted in Inscriptions (An Old Book)
Jainism in Andhra- As Depicted in Inscriptions (An Old Book)
By G. Jawahar Lal
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International Journal of Jaina Studies (Volume 1-3: 2005-2007)
International Journal of Jaina Studies (Volume 1-3: 2005-2007)
By Peter Flugel
$48
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Studies In Jainology Prakrit Literature and Languages (A Collection of Select 51 Papers)
Studies In Jainology Prakrit Literature and Languages (A Collection of Select 51 Papers)
By B. K. Khadabadi
$32
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Discover the world of Jainism, a religion that has its roots deep down centuries

Their lessons frequently remained as opposed to those of Vedic ministers of the time who stressed ceremonial practices and their own job as middlemen among mankind and the divine beings. Today, a fragment of India's populace recognizes as Jain, making it the smallest of the country's six significant religious gatherings after Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and Buddhism. All Jains are vegetarians, per the direction to practice ahimsa (not hurting other life). Eating root vegetables is viewed as a type of viciousness in Jainism because consuming the foundation of a plant obliterates the plant. These dietary practices stretch out even outside their home as well. Jainism is a religion of self-help. There are no divine beings or profound creatures that will help human beings. The three core values of Jainism, the 'three gems', are correct belief, the right information, and the right conduct. The incomparable guideline of Jain living is peacefulness (ahimsa). This is one of the 5 mahavratas (the 5 extraordinary commitments).



The other mahavratas are non-connection to material assets, not lying, not stealing, and limit to sexuality (with chastity as the ideal). Mahavira is viewed as the one who gave Jainism its present-day structure. The texts containing the lessons of Mahavira are known as the Agamas. Jains are separated into two significant orders; the Digambara (signifying "sky-clad") group and the Svetambara (signifying "white-clad") organization. Jainism has no clerics. Its proficient religious individuals are priests and nuns, who have severely religious and plain existences. Jainism's lessons have affected numerous everywhere. However conceived as a Hindu, Mahatma Gandhi respected the Jains' obligation to practice peacefulness, and he integrated that conviction into his development for Indian freedom.


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Q1. Who was Lord Mahavira?


Jains honor 24 Jinas, or Tirthankaras: otherworldly pioneers who accomplished edification and have been freed from the pattern of the resurrection. One of the most powerful Jinas was Mahavira, initially called Vardhamana, who is viewed as the 24th, and last, Jina. He was naturally a part of the Kshatriya class. At the point when he was 30 years of age, he revoked his regular life to carry on with the existence of a parsimonious (one who rehearses self-denial of material assets). After more than 12 years of serious fasting and reflection, Vardhamana accomplished edification and became Mahavira (signifying "Incredible Hero"). As indicated by custom, he laid out an enormous local area of Jain supporters: 14,000 priests and 36,000 nuns at the hour of his demise.


Q2. What does Jainism mean?


The name Jainism is derived from the Sanskrit action word Ji, "to vanquish." It alludes to the parsimonious battle that, it is accepted, Jain renunciants (priests and nuns) should battle against the interests and substantial faculties to acquire edification, or all-knowingness and immaculateness of soul. The most distinguished of those couple people who have accomplished illumination is called Jina (in a real sense, "Hero"), and the custom's devout and lay disciples are called Jain ("Follower of the Conquerors"), or Jaina.

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