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Perspectives in Jainism
Publisher:
Kaveri Books
| Author:
Jain, Jagdish Prasad
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
Publisher:
Kaveri Books
Author:
Jain, Jagdish Prasad
Language:
English
Format:
Hardback
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This volume evaluates the major dimensions of Jainism and highlights the relevance of Jain principles in life in the 21″ century. It discusses the role of samyak-darshan (enlightened world-view) in life, anekant (multifacetedness of reality) in thought, ahimsa (non-violence) in conduct and voluntary limitation of wants and possessions (aparigraha) in society.
The book evaluates the significance of the Jaina concepts of jiva and paryaya (modifications) of substance, which is characterized by both permanence and change. It goes on to highlight the significant contributions of Acharya Kundakunda and describes the views of Shvetambara scholars, particularly Dalsukh Malvania, M.A. Dhaky and the Terapanthi sect on Kundakunda. It also describes the similarities and differences between Acharya Kundakunda and Vedantin Shankracharya and shows how the latter was indebted to the former.
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This volume evaluates the major dimensions of Jainism and highlights the relevance of Jain principles in life in the 21″ century. It discusses the role of samyak-darshan (enlightened world-view) in life, anekant (multifacetedness of reality) in thought, ahimsa (non-violence) in conduct and voluntary limitation of wants and possessions (aparigraha) in society.
The book evaluates the significance of the Jaina concepts of jiva and paryaya (modifications) of substance, which is characterized by both permanence and change. It goes on to highlight the significant contributions of Acharya Kundakunda and describes the views of Shvetambara scholars, particularly Dalsukh Malvania, M.A. Dhaky and the Terapanthi sect on Kundakunda. It also describes the similarities and differences between Acharya Kundakunda and Vedantin Shankracharya and shows how the latter was indebted to the former.
About Author
Jagdish Prasad Jain is Founder of Jain Mission and Editor of Jain Agam. He was formerly Diplomat/Adviser, Indian Mission to the United Nations, New York; Deputy Director, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; and Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has devoted himself to the study of Jainism for over three decades. He has published numerous articles in national and international journals and has lectured extensively in India and the United States, including at the Conventions of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) and Jain Center of Northern California.
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