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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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Do people who believe in jainism believe in after life or after world?
Jains believe in cycling through birth and rebirth. However their take on things is a little different from most religions that believe this. Not only can you be reincarnated into the earthly realm, but also into their layers of heaven and hells. You are not permanently stuck in hell, once you die there, you may be reincarnated back into the earthly realm. Where you go depends on your karma. Moksha (the end of the cycling through birth and rebirth) comes when one finds enlightenment, like the tirthankaras. In addition, you cannot attain Moksha until you have been a man in at least one of your lives. The layers of heaven and hell consist of... # The supreme abode: This is located at the top of the universe and is where Siddha, the liberated souls, live. # The upper world: 30 heavens where celestial beings live. # Middle world: the earth and the rest of the universe. # Nether world: 7 hells with various levels of misery and punishments # The Nigoda, or base: where the lowest forms of life reside # Universe space: layers of clouds which surround the upper world # Space beyond: an infinite volume without soul, matter, time, medium of motion or medium
What do jains do when near insects?
Jains gently sweep the street as they walk to remove insects from their path.
Can a Muslim convert to Jainism?
Answer 1
Yes. Islam says there is no compulsion in religion, so this is not a barrier. Jainism accepts anyone who wants to embrace the religion, with no specific ritual for becoming a Jain.
Answer 2
According to Islam, the penalty for apostasy (conversion from Islam to another religion or renunciation of Islam in general) is death. This is made clear in the Hadith (Al-Bukhari 6524). The "no compulsion in religion" (Qur'an 109:1-6) is usually interpreted as applying to permitting people of other religions to freely practice their faith, not to permit Muslims renounce the faith and freely choose to practice a different faith.
In several Muslim-majority countries, apostates are hunted and killed by thugs who take Islam "into their own hands". In other countries, like Iran and Saudi Arabia, the government actually prosecutes apostasy as a crime. Be careful if you live in these countries to avoid problems that may result from conversion. (This is not to say that a Muslim should not convert if he feels that Jainism is proper faith, but he should be cautious of the world he lives in.)
Answer 3
Yes and No. There is no need of conversion.Jainism accepts anyone who follow Jain principles(non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possessiveness). Jainism encourages these five principles but doesn't compulsory anything. Islam doesn't ban any of these principles(mostly supports it). So one can remain a Muslim, keep believing Allah and still follow these five principles.
Answer 4
Yes.
Every Person on this earth is Jain by birth. They don't convert, they revert back to original nature of mankind - Humanity. Its synonymous to be Jain as this religion guides you to attain eternal peace and coexistence with all living beings.
Buddhism and Hinduism were originally branches of Jainism?
Some people believe that Jainism even existed much before Hinduism and Buddhism. Jains believe that Jainism is an eternal religion. Recent researches by some historians even show that Jainism might have even existed 5 lakh years back. If this is believed to be true, then it is quite possible that both Buddhism and Jainism were actually branches of Jainism, where Buddhism is quite similar to Jainism in many respects. Moreover, Hinduism might have been a mixture of local and some Jain beliefs.
Why did Jainism practice extreme forms of self-denial and nonviolence?
When Arjuna show the extreme of Krishna swarup, he told to come to normal .In order to become complete come to zero (no desire) you will be Greatest. Therefore God means desire less stage. Nonviolence food effect was describe in Krishna when he eat tandul(flat rice) from Sudama big creation happen because Rice is purest food because it harvest after plant gave up its life like all dry beans. Therefore Jains do not allow even fresh vegetable because plant has fillings and even Christianity also said do not touch apple on tree but wait until it fall on Ground itself (Eve and Adam story)
If a Jainist got head lice or scabies what would they do?
As you are probably aware, Jainism rose in the 6th century as a revolt against Hinduism. They believe in asceticism, immortality of the soul and the transmigration of the soul. They do not believe in a perfect and supreme being. They are people, sadly mis-informed but they would probably do as any other, seek the quickest most effective treatment. A guy told men one time that if you shave one half of your head and set the other half on fire, the lice would all run out so you could hit them with a hammer. I did not try it nor do I recommend it.
Which branch takes the vow of nudity in jainism?
There are two sects of jains : Digambar and Shwetamber(Most of their beliefs are similar). The monks of Digambar sects do not wear clothes.
Reason: They must follow 5 rules strictly and at there best which are
1. Non-Violance 2. Truth 3. Non Stealing 4. Celibacy 5. Non-attachment to materialistic things
By not wearing clothes makes them follow rule 1st and 5th.
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What country did jainism originate in?
Jainism is most probably an Indian religion. (Jain roots have also been found in South Asia and parts of Central Asia.)
Jains believe it to be an eternal religion, with no origin, or without any founder.
Are umang jain and palak jain of sunaina are sisters?
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They are not sisters. only surnames are similar.
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Does Jainism believe that the perfect soul live at the top of the universe?
the perfect soul is the one who has attained nirvana .....n no he doesn't live above the universe....he lives somewhere beyond our imagination n it is impossible to reach there frm this era.....for further details I suggest u shud read some jain books in detail
Answer: Lives in Siddthsila ( in stone )
Which greek ruler was defeated by chandragupta maurya?
Some people believe that Chandragupta Maurya defeated the greatest Greek ruler, Alexander the Great. Some do believe that he actually that his commander.
What Is the Jainism concept of time and reality?
Primarily Jainism assumes that the Universe, with all its components, is without a beginning or an end, being everlasting and eternal. The wheel of time incessantly revolves like a pendulum. In the first half circle from the descending to the ascending stage where human prosperity, happiness, and life span increases and in the second half circle from the ascending stage to the descending stage where prosperity, happiness, and life span decreases. In Jain cosmology, space is not infinite, although it is large. It is also empty. In the center of space rises the great Mount Meru.
Reality itself is a kind of indeterminate state, having the qualities of birth, death, and persistence. The world can be looked at from many points of view, each of which renders a different aspect. The Janis developed something they called the sapta-bhangi or sevenfold formula for discussing reality. It is a typically Indian way of looking at things.
What emperor gave up his throne converted to Jainism and eventually starved to death while fasting?
Chandragupta Maurya
What is the reason behind performing shanti kalash in Jainism What are the benefits from it?
Shanki kalash is a symbol of peace & harmony. Hence Shanti kalash is performed to proclaim peace and harmony all around the world. (Bharti Jain)
Can you use chakra as a weapon?
this is wrong. if your chakra density is high enough you can channel it into parts of your body and even shoot it from your forehead. i've also seen the ability to wrap it around other objects to manipulate them. it takes years of training. dont try it if you dont have a abnormally strong chakra network or you will die.
What are some scripture verses that go agains the religion Jainism?
Fasting without food wash the Karma or attain Moksha is wrong because real meaning is different. Krishna said when you eat or do any karma in keeping Him ( Krisna) in front you will have no bondage of any Karma ( Good or Bad ). Real fasting done by Mahavir that he ate every bite with keeping Soul in front means what I am eating is for body but i am soul. This is real fasting done by Krishna and Mahvir but jains made it different. In real Mahavir never fasted single day without food. Jain fasting is not good for body and you can not achive any purity by fasting . The purity should be within in Mind. Therefore Moksha achieved by Mind (MAN) ,Vatchan (SPEACH) and last Body (kaya).
Not Hindu exactly. Sanghani is a Gujarati Jain Surname. We follow Jainism, although some Sanghani's are Lohana's.
Which castes belong to jainism?
jainism is itself a caste but people can ave different gotras according to ancestors
Who will become 25th tirthankar of jainism?
answer: 24 tirthakar made complete circle and than it start all over call anant(infinity) chovisi. Means unlimited God.
