Ideas of Jainism

Some fundamental ideas that have come to light over the years, thanks to the brainstorm, a book that travelled from India to PA and the continued discussions.

Essence

Everything exists at different states of Consciousness (Jiva) and Unconsciousness (AJiva).

Motion

The Unconscious (Ajiva) states are moving towards the Conscious (Jiva) states and the Conscious (Jiva) states are moving towards the One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

Life Cycle

 “Ajiva (Unconscious)” state to “Jiva (Conscious)” state and then to finally merge with the “Moksha (One Consciousness)” state is the life cycle of consciousness.

How

To “think consciously”, “talk consciously” and “do consciously” is the practice that has been preached in the scriptures to reach the state of One Consciousness (Moksha).

ahiṃsā

Non violence (love, kindness and caring) towards everyone and everything leads one to the path of One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

What happens if we substitute the word “Conscious(ness)” wherever “Control or Destruction” is mentioned in the scriptures?

anekāntavāda

Learning from everyone and every experience (Multi dimensional, perspectives, sides) leads one to the path of One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

aparigraha

Acceptance of whatever is received or lost leads one to the path of One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

Parasparopagraho jīvānām

Each Conscious state (Jiva) is here to help other Jivas (conscious states) and Ajiva’s (unconscious states) on the path to One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

Kevali Pannatto Dhammo

The knowledge of conscious state (Jiva), unconscious state (Ajiva) and One Consciousness state (Moksha) constitutes the Truth.

When the Ajiva (Unconscious) state transforms into the Jiva (Conscious) state, it is Awakened (Vivek) to realizes it’s true nature and reach the One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

NAMO

State of existence in gratitude, acceptance and surrender, is the seed for one to merge into One Consciousness (Moksha) state.

Thank you to: Jainism Ph.D. program at Shivaji University | Compendium of Jainism by T.K. Tukol | Tattvarth Sutra  | B.T. Rajamane, Jain Samaj Chairman (Father)  and others who have contributed directly and indirectly to the ideas.

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Debate  Thesis

If we were to substitute the word “Conscious(ness)” wherever “Control or Destruction” is mentioned in the scriptures, then..

“Be conscious of  hunger vs control your hunger” when fasting. “Be conscious of your actions and reactions (karma) vs control and destroy the Karmas”. “Be conscious of anger vs control your anger” … and so on so forth..

Recording :

Event Details :

Date and Time: Sept 21 2021 , 7pm IST

Topic: Ideas in Jain Philosophy  + Ardhamagadhi (Ancient Language)

Location: Online

Presented/Curated by :  Phd Delegation/Dept. of Smt. Shrimati Kasturbai Walchand College (Arts & Science),Sangli. and Shivaji University Kolhapur
Guide Name – Dr R T Patil Sir.
Host – Assistant Professor Mahavir Patil Sir.

Curator: Abhi DhiYogi

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