Contents:
Preface ix, 1. Jainism: An Introduction 1, 2. History 15, The Ancientness of Jainism, Origin, Early History, Medieval History, Modern History, References, 3. Philosophy 31, Basic Philosophy, Divine Laws, Primary Beliefs, Jiva, Ajiva, Asrava, Bandha, Samvara, Nirjara, Moksh, Ethics, Metaphysics, Jainism: A, Scientific Religion, Difference between Jainism and Vedic Hindu, Religion, References, 4. Concept of God 55, Defining God, Arihant, Siddha, Dimensions of God, Deities, Yakshas, and Yakshanis, Philosophy of God, Messengers of God, Tirthankar, Nirvana, References, 5. Main Figures 69, Main Figures in Early Period, Ajitnath, Sambhavnath, Abhinandannatha, Sumatinatha, Padmaprabha, Suparshavnatha, Chandraprabha, Pushpadanta, Sheetalnath, Shreyansanath, Vasupujya Swami, Vimalnath, Anantnath, Dharmanath, Shantinath, Kunthunath, Aranath, Mallinath, Main Figures in Medieval Period, Unisuvrata, Naminath, Neminatha, Parshavanath, Bhagwan, Mahavir, Main Figures in Modern Period, Kundakunda, Acharya, Hemachandra, References, 6. Scriptures 95, Divine Words, Namokar Mantra, Religious Scriptures, Agam, Literature, Ang-agams, Ang-bahya-agams, Classification of Angbahya-, agams, Digambar Jain Literature, Shatkhand-agam, Kashaypahud, Four Anuyogas, Details, Non-Religious Scriptures, References, 7. Teachings 109, Spiritual Teachings, Redemption, Devotion to God, Ethical Actions, Message of Harmony and Love, References, vi Faith & Philosophy of Jainism, 8. Moral Value System 125, Moral Values, Morality in Life, Moral Values for Leader, Moral Duties, of Subjects, Moral Values in Society, Pratimas, Practical Aspects, References, 9. Movements 139, Religious Movements, The Sthanakvasi, Terapanth, The Kanji Swami, Panth, Shrimad Rajachandra, Reform Movements, Reform, Movements in the Digambar Sect, Reform Movements in the, Shvetambar Sect, Revivalist Movements, References, 10. Reformers 157, Reformers in Early Period, Kundakunda, Acharya Bhadrabahu, Tiruvalluvar, Siddhasen Diwakar, Reformers in Medieval Period, Pujyapada, Haribhadra, Acharya Hemachandra, Reformers in, Modern Period, Acharya Bhikshu, Acharya Rajendrasuri, Acharya, Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragya, References, 11. Major Sects 173, Digambar Sect, Sub Sects, Shvetambar Sect, Sub Sects, References, 12. Demographic Propagation 187, Origin, Early Rise, Factors Responsible for Rise, Jainism in other, Parts of World, Demographics, References, 13. Socio-Political Influence 201, Socio-Political Identity, Jainism and Politics, Fundamentalism, Contemporary Politics, References, 14. Religious Rituals and Traditions 213, Religious Rituals, Samayik, Chaturvimsati, Vandan, Pratikraman, Kayotsarg, Pratyakhan, Social Rituals, Fasting, Ceremonial Rituals, Birth Ceremony, Marriage Ceremony, Death Rites, Other Rituals, Daily Puja, Vandan Kirtan, Special Pujas, References, 15. Society 231, Social Order, Social Conduct, Social Ethics, Traditional Values, Caste, System, Status of Women, References, 16. Festivals 243, Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Paryusana Parva, Diwali, New Year, Gyan, Panchami, Paush dashami, Akshay Tritiya Tapa, Maun-agiyaras, Navapad Oli, Yaksha Puja, Snatra Mahotsav, Atthai Mahotsav, References, CONTENTS:- vii, 17. Religious Places 253, Religious Places in India, Shri Bhagwan Mahavirji Tirth, Shri, Sametshikar Teerth, Shri Gunyaji Teerth, Shri Kalikund Teerth, Bhinmal Jain Tirth, Dilwara Temples, Palitana Temples, Ranakpur, Khajuraho, Religious Places Outside India, Shri Ashtapadh Teerth, Siddhachalam, References, 18. Art and Iconography 269, History, Archaeological Findings, Architecture, Atadakar Symbols, Tadakar Symbols, Temples, Sculptures, Stupas, Caves, Temples, Calligraphy, Present Day Examples, References, 19. Mahatma Gandhi, Jainism and India s Freedom Struggle 277, Gandhi s Life, Gandhi and Jainism, Gandhi & Jainism Principle of, Ahimsa, Doctrine of Ahimsa and Freedom Movement, References, 20. Jainism in Modern World 291, Diaspora, Modern Religious Movements, Spiritual Revolution, Future, Jainism as a Global Religion, Great Men s Views on Jainism, References, Bibliography 301, Index 307 The Title 'Faith and Philosophy of Jainism written/authored/edited by Arun Kumar Jain', published in the year 2010. The ISBN 9788178358567 is assigned to the PaperBack version of this title. This book has total of pp. 330 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications