Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. Jainism is a south asian religious tradition which takes its name from those sanskrit, jaina. Instead they have a body of holy writings or scriptures. Jainism is an eastern religion with origins in the indus river valley dating back to 3000 b. Few people follow more than one religion at a time. Sikhism is a faith whose followers are called sikhs.
Jainism was founded by vardhamana mahavira who was born in kundagrama bihar. The vedas present a vigorous, worldly religion oriented to nature and a. The svetambara canon consists principally of 45 works divided as follows. The book presents jainism in a way that is authentic and engaging to specialists and nonspecialists alike. The sikhs follow the guru and do not have any holy book. We have certain scriptures which are considered as very sacred. These texts are the holy scriptures of the jain religion. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and the believers of this religion, whether a monk or a householder, follow a very strict, well disciplined life. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some.
Jains believe that the universe and everything in it is eternal. Mahavira 599527 bc was considered the last in that category and he is also the founder of jainism. Unlike monotheistic traditions, the jains do not have a unique holy book that. The jinas are considered more respectable than the gods. One of two major sects of jainism known for nudity and high value of celibacy only men are allowed to become ascetics. The jain literature which was compiled by ganadharas and srutkevlis is known as agam literature. Jainism is an indian religion that emphasizes complete nonviolence and asceticism. Pilgrimage plays an important part in jain life for digambaras and some svetambaras.
Hence, the jain religion does not have one sacred book like the bible or koran, but. In modern times the shvetambara and digambara communities in india have devoted much energy to preserving temples and publishing their religious texts. Their holy book is the sri guru granth sahib ji many sources call sikhism a monotheistic religion. In buddism the teachings of buddha called the tripitika. However jainism does believe in god, not as a creator, but as a perfect being. Lord mahavirs preaching was methodically compiled by his followers into many texts. The world of conquerors volume 1 natubhai shah, dr natubhai shah.
All sects agree that teaching was first transmitted orally, however, the two main sects of jainism, svetambara and digambara disagree on which scriptures are authoritative, or most important. Followers of jainism are called jains, and there are about 4 million worldwide. Jainism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The texts containing the teachings of mahavira are called the agamas, and are the canonical literature the scriptures of svetambara jainism mahaviras disciples compiled his. But jainism is different than buddhism in its ascetic beliefs. An introduction, is a thoroughly researched overview of the jain tradition, a religion and set of philosophical constructs that have influenced indian thought for over 2500 years. Nothing that exists now was ever created, nor will it be destroyed. This page lists some jain festivals and holy days, including the birthday of mahavira and paryushana, which started as a monastic day of reflection. Unlike monotheistic traditions, the jains do not have a unique holy book that characterises their faith.
Jainism religion bhagwan mahavir jain symbol belief. Altogether, followers of religion can be known as believers, or the faithful. The agam sutras show great reverence for all forms of life and strict codes of vegetarianism, asceticism, nonviolence, and opposition to war. The faith is named for the jinas, spiritual conquerors who have achieved liberation and perfection. However, the tattvarthasutra sums up key beliefs of jainism and its authority. The jain dharma or jainism is one of the oldest religion of the world. Religions in india buddhism, christianity, hinduism. Jainism became prominent religion in india at the time of mahavira, who was born in about 599 b.
Like some of the other world religions,jainism is a religion of selfhelp. Agam literature consists of many texts, which are the sacred books of the jain religion. Other words that are used for religion are faith and belief system. Jainism dont have any specific holy book like the bhagavad geeta,the quran or the bible.
Hence, the jain religion does not have one sacred book like the bible or koran, but it has many books complied by many followers. When a person destroys all his karmas, he becomes a liberated soul. English, jain who follow the teachings and example of authoritative teachers called jina. They are humans who achieve enlightenment via asceticism.
It is written by a practising jain, drawing on his rich experience of jainism in all its aspects. Religion simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The holy book of jainism is known as the kalpa sutra or sutras. These texts are collectively known as agams, the sacred books of the jain religion. The buddhas teachings were preserved in the pali canon, which acts as an extensive analytical record written in pali, the buddhas native dialect. Jains believe that jainism is an eternal dharma with the tirthankaras guiding every cycle of the jain cosmology. The holy book of jainism is a collection of texts known as agam literature or the agam sutras. Even religious scriptures were considered possessions and therefore knowledge. It gives very important information to the scholars of biology and botany. Unlike most common monotheistic religions, jainism does not have one holy book that characterizes their faith. The holy teachers are called the jina, and they are the epitome of teaching for all jains, especially the jina mahavira. Instead they have a collection of holy writings and scriptures. What is the holy book of buddhism and jainism answers.
Sikhism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jainism is a religion originally from india that teaches that all the events in the universe are selfcaused, random, fixed and are independent of previous events or external causes or god. Jainism emerged in 6thcentury bce india, the same time buddhism was developing. The holy book of buddhism is used to learn the way of the buddh asked in buddhism what is the holy book of buddhism used for. Good books can change your thinking and thinking can change your life. Popular jainism books meet your next favorite book. Sogani, it represents the continuation of indigenous shramanic culture which is as old as vedas themselves, so. Indian religions, hinduism, jainism, sikhism, christianity. Jaina canon, the sacred texts of jainism, a religion of india, whose authenticity is disputed between sects. Jnan panchami takes place five days after diwali and is celebrated in reverence for jain scriptures, the agamas.
Neither of these religions their religious philosophy around worship. This is a rare collection of jain scriptures on various topics. Hence, the jain religion does not have one sacred book like the bible or koran. On this day, fasting, meditation, atonement, worship of the holy books, and holy recitation. This page provides information about important jain texts. Jains see these texts, which are the transcriptions of lord mahavirs sermons, as sacred documents. It is read in the eight day long festival called paryushan. Prophets have mentioned their teaching in quran, the holy book of muslims. This book is the first comprehensive study of jainism to be published in the west. The world of jainism this is the best book on jainism. The kalpa sutra is the holy book of the of jainism religion. Indian religions, information about hinduism, jainism, sikhism, christianity, islam, zoroastrianism and buddhism. Jainism, indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence ahimsa, literally noninjury to all living creatures overview. Pilgrimage pilgrimage in jainism temples on the shatrunjaya hills, gujurat an important jain site.
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