What are the five principles of Jainism?
Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas) of Jainism
- Non-violence – Ahimsa.
- Truth – Satya.
- Non-stealing – Achaurya or Asteya.
- Celibacy/Chastity – Brahmacharya.
- Non-attachment/Non-possession – Aparigraha.
Does Jain believe in soul?
Jains believe that there are an infinite number of souls in the universe – every living thing, no matter how primitive, is a jiva – and at any given time many of these jivas are not embodied.
What is Jiva and Ajiva?
Jain reality comprises two components, jiva (“soul,” or “living substance”) and ajiva (“nonsoul,”… Jivas are categorized according to the number of sense organs possessed by the bodies that they inhabit. Many Hindu thinkers employ the term jiva to designate the soul or self that is subject to reincarnation.
What is Nokarma in Jainism?
Karma is the basic principle within an overarching psycho-cosmology in Jainism. Human moral actions form the basis of the transmigration of the soul (jīva). Based on its karma, a soul undergoes transmigration and reincarnates in various states of existence—like heavens or hells, or as humans or animals.
What is so special about Jain theory of karma?
Jains believe that karma is a physical substance that is everywhere in the universe. Karma particles are attracted to the jiva (soul) by the actions of that jiva. On their own, karma particles have no effect but when they stick to a soul they affect the life of that soul.
Do Jains worship gods?
Jainism and the divine Jains do not believe in a God or gods in the way that many other religions do, but they do believe in divine (or at least perfect) beings who are worthy of devotion.
Who Jains worship?
Out of the 24 Tirthankaras, Jains predominantly worship four: Mahāvīra, Parshvanatha, Neminatha and Rishabhanatha. Among the non-tirthankara saints, devotional worship is common for Bahubali among the Digambaras.