Posted in dineshvora jainism, uncategorized leave a comment terminology of jainism a jain religious book dinesh vora posted on january 16, 2012 by dinesh vora. The wheel on the palm is the jain vow of ahimsa or nonviolence the word in the middle is ahimsa or nonviolence. A living tradition t he founding of the mira and ajay shingal center for dharma studies in 2015 has established a permanent home at the gtu for the academic study of several major religious traditions that originated in ancient india. Dictionary of jain terminology jain paribhasik shabdakosh. India jainism practices jainism is not a pagan religion. The original scriptures of jain religion were written in prakrit ardhamagdhi. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with karma. In fact, the householders are supposed to evolve to the monkhood in the later stages of life as was the case with the hinduism in the vedic era. Jainism, indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence ahimsa, literally noninjury to all living creatures. Terminology of jainism free ebook download as pdf file. Risabha deva the founder of jainism internet archive. The primary reason for the rise of these religions was the religious unrest at that time in the country. Words or phrases used to refer to concepts associated with jainism pages in category jain terminology this category contains only the following page. This word is usually found on the jain symbol of the open palm which means stop.
Buddhism and jainism originated from the prevailing pessimism of the time and both the creeds had some common points. In jainism, nonviolence is considered the highest moral duty, as jain ascetics even attempt to avoid the injury and death of insects. Many words and phrases used in jain literature when translated in sanskrit and other indian languages carry different meanings than the usual ones. Jainism to indian culture jainism and other religions significance of jainism glossary of jaina terms bibliography handbook of jainism. Ahimsa means harming no living being as well as protecting all living beings from harm. Aug 20, 2018 yoga in jainism and patanjali system the word yoga has a long history of usage within all religions of india. Contrary to what some might think, it is not in any sense a poor relation of buddhism, nor is a strange, atheistic and ascetic sect within hinduism. Specifically the notion that that the memories associated with a person somehow survives reincarnation is held by many neopagans. Jain philosophy can be described in various ways, but the most acceptable tradition is to describe it in terms of the tattvas or fundamentals. Since jainism itself has not much changed or developed in the course of these 2,500 years, it has in a sense no history. Theism pronounc e d t h e ei s m means belief in one or more gods. Jainism and buddhism during the vedic period, people who reacted against the rigid social hierarchy and against the religious monopoly of the brahmins would withdraw into the forests where they pursued salvation through yoga spiritual and mental discipline, special diets, or meditation. Terminology of jainism by dinesh vora page 4 of 271.
Locative bearing pain with calmness lower portion motion downwards, lower destinity. Dec 01, 2010 jainism is a tradition which dates back thousands of years, which is unbelievably rich and profound, and which has certain unmistakable signs of identity. Pdf introduction to jainism class programme and reading list. The history of jainism after lord mahavira is recorded in the jaina literature preserved in various indian. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and the believers of this religion, whether a monk or a householder, follow a very strict, well disciplined life. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and the believers of. Fundamental beliefs of jainism the soul is bounded by karma from the beginning of time the principles governing the successions of life cycles birth, life, and death is karma. Among these dharma traditions is jainism or jaina dharma, which has. It is now accepted that jainism is not only older than buddhism but it has got its roots going deep into the antiquity in prearyan and prevedic times. It comes from sanskrit root yuj which means to unite, attach or connect. Click download or read online button to get jainism book now.
Religion dictionary teaching tools the learning center. Jainism and buddhism had largest number of followers among the mercantile class. It covers a huge range of religious beliefs, notably the abrahamic monotheisms, judaism, christianity, and islam. Definition of jain from the collins english dictionary. In the sixth century bc, india witnessed the rise of two new religions jainism and buddhism. Dictionary of jain terminology jain paribhasik shabdakosh jain religion is an ancient religion. Oct 29, 2016 definitions of terms related to jainism. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from karma. Right view, right knowledge and right conduct triple gems of jainism provide the way to this realisation. Lord mahavir, popularly regarded as the founder of jainism, was the last of the tirthankars who flourished from 599 to 527 b. A term in hinduism, buddhism, and jainism that is often translated as nonviolence, referring to not harming or wishing to harm. Theism refers to any kind of belief in any god or gods, so it is difficult to make any other generalizations about it. Tirthankaras who in the simpler terms and in the corresponding manner. Followers of jainism are called jains, a word derived from the sanskrit word jina victor referring to the path of victory in crossing over lifes stream of rebirths by destroying karma through an ethical and spiritual life.
Jainism is a modern word to describe the ancient spiritual path of nonviolence. Risabha deva was the first of the 24 tirthankara in jainism. Limit your possessions and lead a pure life of usefulness to yourself and others. The last of the twentyfour tirthankaras was vardhamana mahavira the great hero, a contemporary of. Mahavira the 24th tirthankar of jainism, and because both were contemporaries, it was assumed erroneously that jainism was contemporary of buddhism or was an off shoot of buddhism. A for ahimsa, m for mahavir, and f for forgiveness are just some examples of the terminology represented in this book. Since gautama buddha, founder of buddhism, belonged to the same region of magadha as mahavira the 24th tirthankar of jainism, and because both were contemporaries, it was assumed erroneously that jainism was contemporary of buddhism or was an off. Jivaatman, jivatman individual self the individuated consciousness, as opposed to the ultimate self paramaatman jivanmukta.
Basic religious studies vocabulary shared vocabulary deitydeities gender and species neutral term for gods, goddesses, and higher beings. Without knowing them one cannot progress towards liberation. Risabha deva the founder of jainism by champat rai jain. The wheel represents the dharmachakra, to halt the cycle of reincarnation through the pursuit and practice of spiritual truth of our universe.
The last of the twentyfour tirthankaras was vardhamana mahavira the great hero, a contemporary of lord buddha, born of royal parents in the year 599 b. He is the earliest jain leader who can be reliably dated 87777 bce. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The wheel on the palm is the jain vow of ahimsa or nonviolence. Antiquity of jainism professor mahavir saran jain lord mahavira is not the founder of jainism. Jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation. Jainism philosophy and doctrine by jayaram v the nigantha nataputta, sir, who knows and sees all things, who claims perfect knowledge and faith in the following terms. Adhvana adhyaana terminology of jainism by dinesh vora 1 sense experience of the objects. The focus of the first term will be on the history and doctrines of early and classical jainism, particularly on the jain concepts of karma and nonviolence, jain. The application of laws derived from sanskrit classical texts leveled the community of hindus to include all those who were not muslims or christians, and it absorbed under the category of hindu both outcastes and members of religions as diverse as buddhism, jainism, sikhism, judaism and zorastrianism. Ahimsa also influenced gandi and his nonviolent campaign in india.
Lord parsva is often described as the real founder of jainism. So he could be called a reformer of the jain religion or rejunevator of the faith which was already and had a long tradition. The written form of the nature of the universal substances as propagated by. Nonviolence ahimsa is the basis of right faith, the condition of right knowledge and the kernel of right conduct. Jan 16, 2012 jain times and informationjtai jain international email digestdinesh vora 1 terminology of jainism a jain religious book presents terminology of jainismby di. Jain definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Terminology of jainism by dinesh vora page 4 of 271 the wheel on the palm is the jain vow of ahimsa or nonviolence the word in the middle is ahimsa or nonviolence. Additionally, many neopagans see the purpose of human life as recognizing their own. Chapter 5 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Ahimsa is the first of the vows taken by both jain householders and monks. The followers of this religion believe that its roots within india are even older than the brahmanism hinduism which they believe came with the people the aryans migrating from other parts of the world near the caspian sea. The most fundamental value of jainism is nonviolence, or ahimsa. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.