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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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What statement best expresses the triple Gem of Jainism?
The Triple Gem of Jainism (also referred to as ratnatraya) consists of three main gems or jewels that lead to the moving up spiritually. The three jewels are: Right View, Knowledge and Conduct. For more information about the triple Gem of Jainism, see the related link.
Does Jainism have a personal Savior?
Not really...No!
Answer: Every soul is potensil to be God so personal savior is yourself.
Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor).
Jainism is the path to achieve this state. Jainism is often referred to as Jain Dharma (जैन धरà¥à¤®) or Shraman Dharma or the religion of Nirgantha by ancient texts. Jainism was revived by a lineage of 24 enlightened ascetics called tirthankaras culminating with Parshva (9th century BCE) and Mahavira (6th century BCE). In the modern world, it is a small but influential religious minority with as many as 4.9 million followers in India, and successful growing immigrant communities in North America, Western Europe, the Far East, Australia and elsewhere.
Jains have an ancient tradition of scholarship and have the highest degree of literacy in India; Jain libraries are the oldest in the country
Why would Jainism people want to approach the issue on deforestation?
- Jainism and Buddhism are similar in a way that they both lead you to the path of ascetism and a few other aspects like reincarnation, nirvana, strict non-violence, etc.
- Jainism and Buddhism, reject the authority (but not the values) of the Vedas.
- Both don't believe in a creator God.
But there are a lot of aspects that are different. For more information check out
Michchhami means to be fruitless (forgiven) and Dukkadam (Dushkrut) means bad deeds. Therefore the meaning of Michchhami Dukkadam is my bad deeds (with you) be fruitless. So concept behind saying or writing someone "Michchhami Dukkadam" is that if I have done any harm to you, then those bad deeds to be forgiven (be fruitless).
Those who are born in Jain families are familiar with the meaning and theme behind it. I have tried to expand its meaning and the scope which would make it more meaningful.
"I forgive (from the bottom of my heart without any reservation) all living beings (who may have caused me any pain and suffering either in this life or previous lives), and I beg (again from the bottom of my heart without any reservation) for the forgiveness from all living beings (no matter how small or big to whom I may have caused pain and suffering in this life or previous lives, knowingly or unknowingly, mentally, verbally or physically, or if I have asked or encouraged someone else to carry out such activities). (Let all creatures know that) I have a friendship with everybody and I have no revenge (animosity or enmity) toward anybody."
Why do we say "Michchhami Dukkadam"?
If we reflect back on ourselves we would realize that our mind is continuously busy either thinking on something which may be near to us or could even be as far away as the other end of the world, talking or doing physical activities. This thinking, our words or our physical activities would be reflection of our happiness, sorrow, anger, greed, jealousy, and egoism, etc. And, depending upon how we react to those, we attract various types of new karmas to our souls. No prudent person would like to attract bad karma and at certain stages any karma at all. It is not as easy as turning off a light switch but we have a choice to minimize our damage so that things would be more conducive for our social and spiritual uplift which should ultimately lead to salvation or liberation from this worldly life of any kind.
Michhami Dukkadam is a prakrit phrase meaning 'to be forgiven' or 'may all evil that has been done be forgiven'.
Jai Jinendra
On this auspicious occasion of Paryushan we wish you all Michhami Dukkadam!
We beg your forgiveness from inner of our hearts for whatever misdeeds or mis-behaviour whether knowingly or unknowingly occured by ourselves to you through mind, thoughts, actions or speech during the past year. Michchhami Dukkadam on the occasion of Savantsari Maha Parve
Kshamapana Sutra with Meaning
KHAAMEMI SAVVE JEEVA (I grant forgiveness to all living beings)
SAVVE JEEVA KHAMANTU ME (May all living beings grant me forgiveness)
METTI ME SAVVE BHUYESU (My friendship is with all living beings)
VAIRAM MAJHAM NA KENAI (My enemy is totally non-existent)
MICHHAMI DUKKADAM
With best wishes and prayers for the well-being of all things living......!
Michchhami (Mithya) means fruitless / forgiven and Dukkadam (Dushkrit) means bad deeds. Therefore the meaning of Michchhami Dukkadamis'My bad deeds be fruitless'.
Jainism, also called Jain Dharma is an ancient religion of India that prescribes a path of peace and non-violence towards all living beings.
Which is correct calendar or calendar?
The word is spelt calendar - it is derived from the Latin word calendarium, meaning "account book", when debts, or "calends" were due - and is not derived from "one which 'calends'."
Jains have different deities, the most important ones, being tirthankaras.
Who was the founder of jainism?
Mahavira was the founder of Jainism is what everyone actually thinks... But the actual founder was Lord Rishabhdev who is also known as Bhagwan Adinath.
How might someone put the principle of ahimsa into practice in your own society?
It should be understood that philosophy and its rules appear vey attractive for purposes of theory. It is very hard to put them into practice. When someone starts beating your father, mother, sister or wife, so will definitely throw ahinsa at the feet Mr. Ghandi and try to retaliate even with greater vigor and force, provided so possess a little bit honor, called Ghairat in Urdu. It is very hard to practice ahinsa in the society in which we are living.
Did Jainism spread outside of India?
Yes, thers is the evolution of knowledge by 24 great Tirthankeras at different times who were known as Nirgrantha, Shramans and now modern Jainism. its a archaeological fact that the Jainism is the most Ancient living faith on this earth. and though there are very little or few archaeological findings outside India but the inter relation of different kings and dynasties in now modern Pakistan, Afganistan to middle east. There was great trade from India to middle east and far Europe and majority of traders from India were Jains. Further there were Gymnosophist in middle east and europe who must have direct or indirect relation to Nude Jain Saints in India. So all these things have to be looked from this perspective and further research has to be made.
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There could be 25 to 30 million Jains worldwide by one estimation. In India alone, there are 10 to 15 million people who practice Jainism.
As long as a normal human being is expected to live! They are also humans.
- The religion derives its name from the jinas ("conquerors"), a title given to twenty-four great teachers (tirthankaras or "ford-makers"), through whom their faith was revealed.Mahavira, the last of the tirthankaras, is considered the founder of Jainism.
Is Jainism considered Hindu heresy?
No, Jainism is a different religion.
Jain gods, principlse & temples are different than Hindu Gods, principles & temples.
