Sacred Literature of Jainism: Scriptures, Translations, and Spiritual Texts
Summary: This comprehensive resource compiles English translations of Jainism's most important sacred texts and scholarly works, including the Akaranga Sutra and Kalpa Sutra translated by Hermann Jacobi. The page provides detailed explorations of Jain cosmology, mythology, philosophical principles, monastic disciplines, and lay practices. Readers will find essential Jain concepts such as the Five Great Vows, Six Universal Substances, Nine Tattvas, and the spiritual teachings of Mahavira and the Tirthankaras.
Akaranga Sutra :Translated from the Prakrit by Hermann Jacobi, 1884 (from: Sacred Books of the East vol. 22)
Kalpa Sutra: Translated from the Prakrit by Hermann Jacobi, 1884 (from: Sacred Books of the East vol. 22)
A Treatise on Jainism: A Treatise On Jainism By - Shri Jayatilal S. Sanghvi. Introduction to Jainism, Theory of Karma, the six Dravyas and more.
The Indian Sect of the Jains - Ebook: This is a complete E-Book of 'On the Indian Sect of the Jainas,' by Johann Georg Buhler
A Sketch of Jain Mythology: A Comprehensive EBook on the Mythology, Cosmology, Divinities and Thinthankaras of Jainism or Jain Dharma
Ten Virtues Of Monks: The ten virtues to be observed by the monks along with the five vows.
Twelve Reflections or Bhavnas: The twelve thoughts or Bhavnas to meditate upon.
Twelve Vows Of Layperson: The twelve vows to be carried out by the householder.
Fourteen Auspicious Dreams: The 14 auspicious dreams dreamed by Queen Trishala after the conception of Mahavira.
Five Bodies and Eight Vargnas: The eight vargnas that create five different bodies.
Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas): The five great vows essential for liberation.
Six Universal Substances (Dravyas): The six universal entities or dravyas that constitute reality according to Jainism.
Meaning Of Ashta Prakari Puja: The eight items used by the Jains to perform puja of a Tirthankara in the temple
Nine Tattvas (Principles): A description of the nine principles of Jainism which are essential for the liberation.
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