What does the symbol Jainism mean?
Symbol of jainism explains the structure of space (universe).....You may search for it on wikipedia..
Is Jain a religion or a caste?
Jain is a religion indigenous to India. Castes are ancient Hindu classifications that were once used to restrict social mobility and human rights.
Jainism was an extreme non violent religious sect?
yes it is an extreme non-violent religion. But many non-Jains have a misunderstanding about the religion, describing it as self-mortification.
Where to get free information or a book on Brahmacharya Celibacy?
There are several websites which provide information on Brahmacharya.
Some are listed in the links section.
Can a Hindu boy of vaisha caste marry a jain girl?
Some people say it is always better to marry in your own religion. Having said that, Hinduism and Jainism are closely related and have many rituals, religious practices and beliefs in common.
The Jains are divided in a few castes, some of which intermarry with (and are thereby biologically part of) Hindu merchant castes: Jain Agarwals marry Hindu Agarwals but not Jain Oswals. They function as part of the merchant castes in the larger Hindu caste scheme. If the observance of caste endogamy is taken as a criterion of Hinduism, then Jains are Hindus by that criterion. In September 2001, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that the Jains are Hindus, not a separate non-Hindu minority; but in some other states they are counted as a separate minority. Clearly, there is no consensus about this in lay society.
There are five names of lord mahavira, they are
1. Mahavira
2. Veer
3. Atveer
4. Sanmate
5. Vardhman
Jains consume milk. Even most milk products are also consumed by Jains. Jainagams do not find any defect in consuming milk and most milk products.
Is Jainism a study of Hinduism or a reaction to Hinduism?
Jainism and Buddhism were both versions of Hinduism that broke away from the Vedic-oriented Hindu tradition in the 9th century BC. It was a reaction to Hinduism, in that it and Buddhism came about as a result of the fact that Brahmins had a stranglehold over the religion at the time (in their eyes). Even today, the only real difference between Jainism and Hinduism is that a) Jains take the concept of "ahimsa" (non-violence) more strictly than Hindus, and that b) the Vedas are not a central authority (although other scriptures like the Upanishads and Puranas still apply to Jainism).
In fact, the concept of "ahimsa" originated with Jainism, and passed into Hinduism very soon after. Mainstream Buddhism (which was eradicated by the Muslims who invaded India) was similar in this regard.
Earlier than 9 century BC when nature was worshipped and a radical religious thought in earlier Trithkankaras emerged as Jainism much before Buddhism .The 23 rd Trithkankara recorded in 9 century BC mentions the priniciple of Jainism.
First of all, followers of Jainism are called Jains. They pray by reciting prayers in Indian languages. They do not ask god for things, but pray to draw inspiration from them. They go to their temples, called Derasars, as frequently as possible. The main prayer is the Navkar Mantra, or Maha Mantra. In it, the devotee bows down to all five categories of religious beings
What are the long curls called on a Jewish person?
These curls are called (plural) peiyot. The custom of allowing the hair in that area to grow, is a voluntary stringency based on (Leviticus 19:27) "...and do not destroy the corners of your beard." These corners were interpreted by the rabbis (Talmud, Makkot 20a) to mean the hair in front of the ears extending to beneath the cheekbone, on a level with the nose.
Does jainism feature a trinity of three gods?
No Jainism does not accept any type of god in its pantheon. The only deified being that it has is Mahavira, the founder.
What is the difference between Islam and jainism?
islam is foolwed ny the mulims who follow Prophet Mohommad
jain's follw the teaching of lord Mahavira
Why is jainism the best religion in the world?
This would be your opinion, but Jainism is occult, therefore religions such as Islam and Christianity wouldn't agree. Naturally, Catholics will say Catholicism is the best. Muslims will say Islam, Jews would say Judaism, etc.
Some branches of Hinduism do not allow alcohol, but most have no specific prohibition on it.
Is the Jain religion a minority?
Yes, Jain religion a minority. Jainism is an independent religion, not a branch of any other religion. Jains do not believe in Hindu god, Jain do not believe in Veds & Hindu Purans, nothing is common from religious point of view. Every religion whose follower are not in majority are treated as minority.
Does Jain religion allow Makhana Ferox Seed as food item?
yes people following jainism can eat makhana