The book is the first work of its kind where the scholar has collected the references to Jain doctrines from the vast literature of three systems of Indian Philosophy, namely Nyaya-vaisesika Vedanta and Buddhists for the first time. Organised in five chapters the observations of the scholar in the last chapter of conclusion is interestingly revealing.

Jainism, An Ancient Religion, Believes That The Material World Is Eternal; Progressing Endlessly Is A Series Of Vast Cycles. According To The Great Lord Mahavira An Aspirant Huld Exercise Restraint In Matters Of Movement. Standing, Sleeping, Sitting, Eating And Speaking One Should Exercise Restraint In Every Activity Of Life. This Is Ethics.The Daily Stories Recited In This Book Give Both Worldly And Spiritual Wisdom. The Book Has Been Broadly Divided Into Three Parts, Which Dwell On Human Behaviour, Human Knowledge (...) And Action.Certainly, This Book Will Prove Of Immense Value To Common And Serious Reader Of Jaina Religion And Ethics. (shrink)

Jainism is characterized by an observance of non-violence (ahimsa) and asceticism (tapas). In the field of philosophy, it is marked by the doctrine of manifold aspects (anekantavada). The purpose of this study is to explore the inseparable connection between Jainism as a religion and as a philosophy. The first chapterdescribes the position of philosophical thinking in Jainism, while the second examines the doctrine of manifold aspects, which has become synonymous with Jainism. These exploration makes it clear (...) that most of Jaina philosophers have not moved beyond their religious framework into the realm of pure philosophy, even though they have developed philosophical doctrine called the doctrine of manifold aspects. Finally, I introduce Haribhadra’s statement that could becalled an ideal form of the doctrine of manifold aspects. He deals with Kapila (thought to be the founder of the Samkhya school) impartially, and he deals with Mahavira, who founded Jainism, critically. It is interesting that such an idea was stated by a philosopher who was placed in a religious framework. Though thismay be a rare case, it shows the possibility that the philosophical thinking of Jainism has the potential to go beyond its own religious framework. (shrink)

In this module I explore some the points of convergence between early Buddhist and Jain doctrine. Buddhism is a form of Consequentialism, as noted in our other modules. Jainism rather holds the distinct philosophical thesis: the essence of the self is virtue. Jainism is a version of Virtue Ethics. The implications of this radical Virtue Theory is that action is a confusion, and morality (dharma) is movement away from activity. In the fifth section, we shall wrap up with (...) observations in support of this argument: the primary virtue is not doing, for virtue is not the same as action, but our dispositions towards actions. We should, hence, strive to be virtuous, which amounts to being nonactive. (shrink)

They also describe how one rids oneself of the karmic particles already accumulated, thus attaining liberation. The Karma-granthas form the basis of the present book, the only book in English on this subject of fundamental importance.

Yashastilaka by Somadeva, composed in ce 959, is a Jaina religious romance written in Sanskrit prose and verse. It is notable as an encyclopaedic record of literary, socio-political, religious and philosophical data that throws light on the cultural history of the Deccan in early medieval India. This volume presents a critical study of the work, providing a comprehensive picture of the life and thought of the time of Somadeva. It begins with a discussion on Somadeva and his age and gives (...) a synopsis of Yashastilaka. it examines the Yashastilaka as a prose and a religious romance, a socio-political record and as an anthology of Sanskrit verse. The book discusses various philosophical doctrines in Indian thought. With many detailed references and footnotes, it reveals the Yashastilaka as a work that expounds the cardinal teachings of Jainism. It throws light on Jaina dogmatics, religious poetry, moral and religious stories, and myths and legends in the process of examining the work. The volume also has supplementary notes incorporating the results of studies on Somadeva's relations with the Vemulavada Calukyas and the locality in which he wrote his masterpiece. (shrink)

Contributed papers on Jainism doctrines, philosophy and Prakrit language.

Articles on Jainism doctrines and philosophy, refuting theories of other religions.

Two texts on fundamentals of Jaina philosophy and doctrines of Karma in Jainism.

Study of Praśamaratiprakaraṇa of Umāsvāti, ca. 135-ca. 219, work on Jaina doctrines and ethics.

Study of Mamalapāhuḍa by Tāraṇa Taraṇa, Swami, 1448-1515, on Jaina doctrines and philosophy.

Unpublished writing on Jaina doctrines, philosophy, rituals, tirthankars, Gujarati Jain poets and their works.

Study of Aṇabhai-vāṇī by Sukharāmadāsa, 1716-1816, on Jaina doctrines and philosophy.

Collection of 28 works on Jaina doctrines, religious life, and philosophy.

Complete works of Kundakunda, 2nd century exponent of the Digambara sect in Jainism; Prakrit text with Hindi translation.

On Jaina doctrines, religious life and philosophy.

Comprehensive commentary on Tattvārthādhigamasūtra, work on Jaina doctriners and philosophy by Umāsvāti ; includes complete text.

Sanskrit text on fundamentals of Jaina doctrines and philosophy ; with Hindi translation.

Prakrit work with parallel Sanskrit text on Jaina doctrines and ethics ; with Hindi commentary and translation.

Interpretation of Tattvārthasūtra, work on Jaina doctrines and philosophy by Umāsvāti, 2nd century author.

Contributed articles on the concept of doctrines of Karma (action) in Indic philosophy with reference to Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sanskrit literature.

Prakrit text with English translation on Jaina doctrines and ethics.

Prakrit text with grammatical interpretation and Hindi translation on Jaina doctrines and ethics.

Prakrit text with Prakrit commentary on Jaina doctrines and Jaina philosophy; includes Hindi translation.

Comprehensive work on cultural history, religious significance, doctrines and philosophical aspects of Jainism.

Social, cultural and contemporary study of Jainism and Jaina literature.

On the philosophy of Mahāvīra, Jaina Tīrthāṅkar and fundamentals of Jainism.

On the philosophy of Mahāvīra, Jaina Tīrthāṅkar and fundamentals of Jainism.

Comparative study of the Jaina and Buddhist doctrines and philosophy.

Study of Tattvārthādhigamasūtra, aphoristic work on Jaina doctrines and philosophy by Umāsvāti, ca. 135-ca. 219.

On different aspects of Jaina doctrines and philosophy based on Jaina Agamas; with interpretation.

Discourses on Jaina philosophy; originally written in Jaipuri dialect; translated from the Gujarati edition, with variant readings.