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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Family and Culture as Endemic Deterants Tilting the Gender Equilibrium - The Case of Ajay Mohan Jain's Novel by Nita Jain
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Traditional and novel non-statin lipid-lowering drugs by Peeyush Jain
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Cortical Venous Thrombosis in Intracranial Hypotension Syndrome Patient: Revisited by Deepak Jain
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Japan and Australia: Strengthening Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Era by Purnendra JAIN
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Inadvertent filtering bleb following sutureless cataract surgery by Jain Sunil
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Entropy Generation on MHD Slip Flow Over a Stretching Cylinder with Heat Generation/Absorption by S. Jain, S. Bohra
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Cost-effectiveness of Training Programmes in Insurance Sector of India by Surbhi JAIN
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The Need for Personalized Approaches to Microbiome Modulation by Nita Jain
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On the Politics of Non-Transparent Electoral Funding in India - The Supreme Court’s Electoral Bonds Verdict by Anmol Jain
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['Capitol Complex at Chandigarh Faces Development Challenges'] by Shikha Jain
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Viability assessment of electric cars for personal use in India by Deepty Jain
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Non - linear laminar flow of fluid into an open bottom well by S. K. JAIN
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One step at a time: How so ever baby, it may be by Ashish Jain
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Branding yoga: The cases of Iyengar Yoga, Siddha Yoga and Anusara Yoga by Andrea Jain
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First International Conference on the theme 'The Art(s) of/in Foreign Language Teaching' by Jain, Shruti
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