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Jainism
This ancient religion from India aims a divine consciousness and prescribes a direction of non-violence to all forms of living beings. The philosophy and practice relies primarily on self-effort in moving the soul up the spiritual ladder.
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Which caste does the surname vakharia belong to?
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Vakharia belong to Kshatriya caste in Hindus. The surname comes from Gujarat where "vakha" means underground storage; generally of food, wealth and antique and "aria" means a type of jaat. So they come under Kshatriya varna in Hindu.
What are some holy cities for Jainism?
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Some holy cities for Jainism include Palitana in Gujarat, India, where there are more than 900 Jain temples on a hill; Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, India, which is home to the world's tallest monolithic statue of Gommateshwara; and Gaya in Bihar, India, where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, is believed to have attained spiritual enlightenment. These cities hold great religious significance for Jains and attract pilgrims from around the world.
Why are Mahavira's followers kniwn as jains?
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Mahavira was a sage and spiritual leader in ancient India who propounded a religious philosophy based on non-violence and compassion. His followers became known as Jains, derived from the Sanskrit word "Jina" meaning conqueror, as they aimed to conquer their inner passions and attain spiritual liberation. Jains follow a strict code of ethics and practice asceticism to minimize harm to all living beings.
What is the place of worship of jainism?
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jain's go to the temple of jain in which there are 24 trithankaras of the jain's
What was common between jainism and buddhism?
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All hindu and jain belongs in one phylishophy origionaly so many things are commmon. But in the last ohase they looking one answer of spritiual puzzle and JAINISM found the answer and JAIN started seprate sector.all sectors of all religon take it birth when they combined any two religion philloshophy (MERGE) then new sector will take BIRTH. This will continue all the time.
Was the swastika symbol used in the US?
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Yes,
The 45th Infantry Division used the Swastika until 1930, then they changed their Symbol to the Thunderbird.
Here is the link.
http://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com/History/SwastikaToThunderbird.html
What are some interactions between religions?
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The answer to this question is not a simple one, but it is an important one. Most religions in this day and age are at peace. However, there are sects of almost every religion that are extreme. It is the extreme nature of their beliefs that cause intolerance. And because of intolerance cause hate. This is when varying religions do not interact well with each other.
Hate is the opposite of love and love is the only reason for any religion to exist. Religions are meant to join or gather people together to embrace peace, love and wholeness.
All religions have a purpose in this world and everyone has their own reason for joining a particular religion or relating to a particular religion. Whatever your reason is personal. But everyone has the right to practice their religion and everyone has the right to be respected for this right.
If the religion that you practice causes you or others any degree or harm or takes you away from love, peace and freedom. I would ask that you consider why you practice the religion.
How did Jainism spread?
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jainism has been spread by the 24 Tirthankars in the past, in the present, and will be spreaded in the future also by the Tirthankars.
mahavira is the last tirthankar(24th) and has spread the religion most.
Who was the famous ruler of ancient India who towars the end of his life is said to have convert to jainism?
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Chandragupta Maurya
Does the religion jainism have more than 1 holy book?
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Hinduism is very ancient religion, It has four main books knows as Vedas. and than several thousand other books written by ancient scholars based on their understanding of vedas.
What is the place of worship of jainism's called?
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Okay, I'm CERTAINLY not Jainist: I found this out at school.
They're just called temples, from what I've gathered.
Courtesy of:
JONATHAN K.
How do jainism view karma?
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All the acts through body (Kaya), tongue (Vachan) and thought (Maan) are regarded as Karma (act).
Timeline history of Hinduism?
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hinduism is a way of living. Its basis start from infinity to existence. from darkest of forms to brightest of form.It is beyond life and exist even after death. Basic methodology is existence of three god bhrama wishnu mahesh, the four vedas the upnishadas the ramayana, and geeta. absolute is humanity, forgiveness, and living for others welfare, co existence .
How you get jain minority card?
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you can get the ceetificate from authority of india and minorities have special quota in every place
Who is the first Tirthankara of jainism religion?
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The concept of guru is not present in Buddhism. In his early years Siddhartha Gautama was trained i the "princely arts" by hired teachers but joined wandering ascetics and mendicant monks (such as Alara Kalama, Udaka Ramaputta,and Kaundinya) once he went into the world. His enlightenment came from his own inner searching.
How many followers of Jainism are there worldwide?
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- Jainism now has millions of followers in India and worldwide.
- Jainism is considered a major religion but it is one of the smaller major world religions. In different parts of India and around the world, there are many Jain communities. There are 10 to 15 million followers in India but the influence of Jainism in that country is significantly greater than the numbers suggest. In the United Kingdom, Canada, United States and East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda) there are also substantial Jain communities.
What was based on the teaching of a man named Mahavira?
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The principles of non violence and truth were based on the teachings of Lord Mahavira.And in order to implement those principles we need to practice self awareness.Read on to know more on the same
What are ego and lust and greed and attachment and anger in Sikhism budhism jainism and bhagavadgita?
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Five Vices We Should Overcome
According to the Sikh lifestyle instructed by Sikh Gurus, one should control and get rid of five vices. The Vices are Kaam (Lust), Krodth (Anger), Lobh (Greed), Moh (Emotional Attachment), and Ahankaar (Ego).
According to Sikhism, our soul is a part of God, it has been separated from God and the purpose of life is to become one with God just like a drop of water mingles with the ocean. However, we are polluted and in order to become one with God, we have to purify ourselves to become like God.
Getting rid of five vices helps one to purify one's self and meditate on God. When one meditates on God with pure love and pure soul, only then he or she attains salvation by becoming One with God.
Kaam: Kaam means Lust. Lust is a barrier in meditation and becoming one with God. Sikh Guru instructed again and again to control lust and get rid of sexual desires. Only then one can focus his or her entire energy to become one with God. "Sexual desire and anger are the wounds of the soul. The evil-minded ones forget the Naam, and then depart. True are the teachings of the true Guru. The body and mind are cooled and soothed by the touchstone of Truth. This is the true mark of wisdom: that one remains detached, like the water-lily, or the lotus on the water. Attuned to the Shabad, one becomes sweet, like the juice of sugarcane" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 152).
Krodth: Krodth means Anger. It is said that you are at your weakest when you are angry. One makes poor decisions and gets carried away in anger to act upon the tasks one later regrets. A Sikh is to be in control all the time and control his anger to think rationally. One can control anger by meditating on God. In order to live a peaceful life, Guru Granth Sahib Ji instructs one to not even have any relations with the ones who have anger. "Do not meet or even approach people whose hearts are filled with horrible anger" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 40).
Lobh: Lobh means Greed. Greed keeps one entangled in materialistic things and as long as one remains entangled in worldly possessions he or she wanders away from God. "The waves of greed rise within him and he does not remember God. He does not join the company of the holy, and suffers in terrible pain through countless incarnations" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 77). "Filled with greed, one constantly wanders around; he does not do any good deeds. O Nanak, the Lord abides within the heart of the one who follows the Guru" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 321). "I have seen the world being destroyed by greed and egotism. Only by serving the Guru, God is realized and the true gate of salvation is found" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 228).
Moh: Moh means Emotional Attachment. Emotional Attachment to things and worldly objects is a hindrance in the way to meet God. Family life is encouraged in Sikhism and in no way Sikhism states not to love your husband, wife, kids or family. However, one should be aware of the fact that all of this is temporary and will wash away with death. "Nanak says, you will die one day, so why do you bother to collect wealth and property?" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 24). "You will have to abandon the materialistic things you have collected. These entanglements will be of no use to you. You are in love with the things that will not go along with you. You think these things are your friends but in fact these are your enemies. In such confusion, the world has gone astray. The foolish mortal wastes this precious human life. He does not like to see Truth and righteousness. He is attached to falsehood and deception; they seem sweet to him. He loves gifts, but he forgets the Giver. The wretched creature does not even think of death. He cries to possess other people?s things. He forfeits all the merits of his good deeds and religion. He does not understand the Lord's Command and continues going through birth and death. He sins and then regrets afterwards" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 676).
Ahankaar: Ahankaar means Ego. People with ego think they are the ones in control and they have the power to do things. Being in Ego they forget God, His Power, and His Will. As long as one remains in ego, he or she cannot be one with God. "Acting in egotism, selfishness and conceit, the foolish, ignorant, faithless cynic wastes his life. He dies in agony, like one dying of thirst; O Nanak, this is because of the deeds he has done" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 260). "Those who meditate single-mindedly on the Name of God, and contemplate the teachings of the Guru. Their faces are forever radiant in the Kingdom of God" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 28). "Egotism and anger are wiped away when the Name of God dwells within the mind. Salvation is attained by meditating on the Naam with a pure mind" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 33).
"The world is drunk, engrossed in sexual desire, anger and egotism. Seek the sanctuary of the saints, and fall at their feet; your suffering and darkness shall be removed" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 51). It is hard to get rid of five vices. Naam helps one to get rid of the five vices. "Lust, anger, egotism, jealousy and desires are eliminated by chanting the Name of Lord" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 1389). "One who commits to Naam and sees this world as merely a temporary pasture. For him, lust and anger demolish like breaking a jar of poison" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 153).
"The compassionate perfect Guru has eradicated my doubts and fears. The horrific demons, unsatisfied sexual desire and unresolved anger have been totally destroyed" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 854). #Guru Ram Das Ji# states, "I have obtained the supreme status by singing the Guru's Hymns; meeting with the devotees of God, I am blessed and adorned. Anger and attachment have left my body; hypocrisy and doubts are eradicated. The pain of egotism is gone, and I have found peace. My body has become healthy and free of disease. By Guru's Grace, O Nanak, I have realized God, the ocean of virtue" (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 773).
Is jainism atheistic?
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The question was "Is Jainism atheist?" Yes it is atheistic, but not in the way that people perceive it to be. Atheism refers to a viewpoint which rejects any beliefs in God.Jainism doesn't support any God. In fact it supports "divinity of every soul". Jain temples are known as Derasars. There are idols or statues of Tirthankaras whom people believe to be Gods but they are actually a representation of divine souls who have attained liberation. According to Jainism, any normal person can attain the same status as those Tirthankaras because there is divinity in each and every person. So Jains go to the temples to take inspiration from those divine souls in attaining liberation in the same way. They do not go to ask for some miracle. Jain Tirthankaras do not believe in showcasing any divine attributes in spite of possessing many. They do not focus on controlling the outer world with power or divine attributes. Instead they believe in controlling their inner world of emotions and winning over vices in their own being. They staunchly believe in morality and ethics. The 5 main tenets that Jains are expected to follow in their day to day living are:
- Ahimsa which means non violence in its purest form that is not to hurt or harm any living being knowingly or unknowingly.
- Satya which means always speaking the truth.
- Achourya which means not stealing and not possessing anything that belongs to others.
- Brahmcharya which means abstaining from illicit sexual relations and maintaining celebacy if possible and
- Aparigraha which means not to accumulate materials and remain detached from possessions.
