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Jainism

Jainism

Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions, founded in India between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE by Mahavira, the last of twenty-four Tirthankaras. The faith centers on non-violence (ahimsa), strict asceticism, karma, and the pursuit of liberation (moksha). It teaches that every soul can achieve spiritual purity through right faith, knowledge, and conduct, without belief in a creator god.

Jain literature is vast and diverse, divided mainly between the two sects—Śvetāmbara and Digambara. Key Śvetāmbara texts include the Agamas, Angas, Kalpa Sutra, Uttaradhyayana Sutra, and Bhagavati Sutra. Digambara literature features texts such as the Shatkhandagama and Kasayapahuda. Other influential works include Tattvartha Sutra and Adipurana. These texts cover philosophy, ethics, rituals, cosmology, and hagiographies, and have been composed in Prakrit, Sanskrit, Tamil, and several Indian vernaculars over the centuries.

Blog posts

What is The Main Theme of Kadambari: Unveiling the Literary Grandeur and Timeless Themes of Banabhatta’s Ancient Indian Masterpiece
September 25, 2025

The main theme of ‘Kadambari’ centers on the transformative power of love, the cyclical nature of fate and rebirth, and the artistic richness of ancient Indian prose fiction. Authored by Banabhatta in the 7th century CE, the novel stands as...
Celestial Synergy: The Transformative Power of Planetary Aspects in Vedic Astrology
July 26, 2025

In Vedic astrology, planetary aspects—or Drishti—are powerful angular relationships between celestial bodies that influence our psyche, behaviour, and life events. Far from random alignments, these cosmic geometries create energetic pathways that shape everything from our emotional responses to our life trajectories. Recognizing and understanding these aspects opens a gateway to self-awareness and intentional living.
List of Hindu Demons: Mythological Asuras, Rakshasas, and Their Divine Defeats
May 20, 2025

Unlike the Western view where evil is attributed to an external Devil created against God's will, Hinduism sees demons (asuras, rakshasas, etc.) as integral to cosmic balance—created willingly and purposefully by God. While Western theology separates God from chaos and...

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