Jainism
Jainism ( ), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four ''tirthankara''s (supreme preachers of ''Dharma''), with the first in the current time cycle being Rishabhadeva, whom the tradition holds to have lived millions of years ago, the twenty-third ''tirthankara'' Parshvanatha, whom historians date to the 9th century BCE, and the twenty-fourth ''tirthankara'' Mahavira, around 600 BCE. Jainism is considered an eternal ''dharma'' with the ''tirthankaras'' guiding every time cycle of the cosmology. Central to understanding Jain philosophy is the concept of ''bhedvigyān'', or the clear distinction in the nature of the soul and non-soul entities. This principle underscores the innate purity and potential for liberation within every soul, distinct from the physical and mental elements that bind it to the cycle of birth and rebirth. Recognizing and internalizing this separation is essential for spiritual progress and the attainment of ''samyak darshan'' or self realization, which marks the beginning of the aspirant's journey towards liberation. The three main pillars of Jainism are ''ahiṃsā'' (non-violence), ''anekāntavāda'' (non-absolutism), and ''aparigraha'' (asceticism).Jain monks take five main vows: ''ahiṃsā'' (non-violence), ''satya'' (truth), ''asteya'' (not stealing), ''brahmacharya'' (chastity), and ''aparigraha'' (non-possessiveness). These principles have affected Jain culture in many ways, such as leading to a predominantly lacto-vegetarian lifestyle. ''Parasparopagraho jīvānām'' (the function of souls is to help one another) is the faith's motto, and the ''Namokar Mantra'' is its most common and strongest prayer.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions still practiced today. It has two major ancient sub-traditions, Digambaras and Śvētāmbaras, which hold different views on ascetic practices, gender, and the texts considered canonical. Both sub-traditions have mendicants supported by laypersons (''śrāvakas'' and ''śrāvikas''). The Śvētāmbara tradition in turn has two sub-traditions: Deravasi, also known as Mandirmargis, and Sthānakavasī. The religion has between four and five million followers, known as Jains or Jainas, who reside mostly in India, where they numbered around 4.5 million at the 2011 census. Outside India, some of the largest Jain communities can be found in Canada, Europe, and the United States. Japan is also home to a fast-growing community of converts. Major festivals include ''Paryushana'' and ''Das Lakshana'', ''Ashtanika'', ''Mahavir Janma Kalyanak'', ''Akshaya Tritiya'', and ''Diwali''. Provided by Wikipedia
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Role of Panchakarma Chikitsa in the Management of Katigraha (Lumbar Spondylosis): A Literature Review by Anup Jain, Punam Sawarkar, Seema Jain
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a diagnostic dilemma in an unconscious patient—a case report by Swati Jain, Shruti Jain, Vandana Talwar
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A rare case of synovial sarcoma affecting paraspinal muscles in the cervical region by Siddharth Jain, Pankaj Jain, Sonal Mishra
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HLA antigens in acute anterior uveitis in North Indians by Gupta S, Jain I, Jain G, Deodhar S
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Intra- and inter-model reliability of Hemocue Hb 201+ and HemoCue Hb 301 devices by Ashish Jain, Nilotpal Chowdhury, Sanchit Jain
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Linear Phase Second Order Recursive Digital Integrators and Differentiators by M. Jain, M. Gupta, N. Jain
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Urachal xanthogranuloma: a rare but important case presenting as a urachal mass by Kunal Jain, Esha Jain, Richard DiLena, Rola Saleeb, Umesh Jain
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Optic neuritis: Post epidemic kerato conjunctivitis by Jain G, Soni P, Satsangi U, Jain S
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Visiting a “frail elderly”: A review on model of care and treatment strategies by Tarun Rao, Vishakha Jain, A P Jain
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5G network slice for digital real-time healthcare system powered by network data analytics by Hemant Jain, Vinay Chamola, Yash Jain, Naren
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Best Proximity Point and Existence of the Positive Definite Solution for Matrix Equations by Satyendra Kumar Jain, Gopal Meena, Rashmi Jain
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Construction and demolition waste generation in cities in India: an integrated approach by Sourabh Jain, Shaleen Singhal, Nikunj Kumar Jain
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Quasi-integrability and nonlinear resonances in cold atoms under modulation by Rahul Gupta, Manan Jain, Sudhir R. Jain
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