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Jain Study
Circular
Volume 30,
Number 4, October-December 2009
Editorial
Advisers:
Manish Y. Modi (Mumbai), Richa Jain,
Rashmi Jain, Sunita Jain, Dr. Ranjana Jain, Sundeep Hora,
Ranita Jain, Sean D. DeWitt, Brian Jain, Brittany Jain, Dr.
Chandrakant P. Shah
Glimpses of the
October-December 2009 Issue
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Quotations from scriptures:
Selections from TATTVAARTH
SUTRA
Acharya Umasvati, in the eighth chapter of
TATTVAARTH SUTRA, brings out features of karmic
bondage, which can be compared to the role of
nucleic acids in the bodies of living beings and
the working of the memory of a computer. However,
it should be pointed out that karma particles are
extremely minute and cannot be subjected to any
scientific experiments.
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Quotations From Acharya Umaswati's
TATTVAARTH SUTRA
the karmas involved in the process of
binding become imprints of the activities and
states of passion of a worldly soul. Certain
karmas are shed upon fruition during one's
lifetime. The remaining ones carry the imprints of
the present life to the next. This phenomenon can
be compared to the informational role of the
nucleic acids and to the functioning of the memory
of a computer.
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Complete Article
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An article presenting the Jain concept of
rational perception (SAMYAK DARSHAN).
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Rational Perception
Based on Studies In Jainism: Reader 2, Lesson
8
Rational perception is achieved through
intuition or through acquisition of reasoned
knowledge. It should be noted that reasoned
knowledge entails logical thinking. In simple
words, it means that when one gives up all
preconceived ideas, studies the scriptures and
other books, listens to discourses of learned
people, involves in logical thinking and then
accepts what seems to be reasonable according to
one's own experience and observation, one attains
rational perception.
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to Complete Article
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A gem from January 1989 issue:
This article, based on the quotations from
writings of scholars of religion, shows that Jains
belonging to different traditions believe in the
same doctrine and that the differences between them
are insignificant.
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History of Jainism: Digambar -
Shvetambar
Insignificant Differences
There have been many groups and subgroups within
the [Jain] community. But when one comes
to analyze the differences among them it is found
that these relate to trifling matters of rituals,
or to details of the mythological stories. Even
the great division between the Digambars and the
Shvetambars is in relation to such petty
details.
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Religion & Society:
Maintaining proper family relations is an
important aspect of our concept of minimizing
mental and physical violence.
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Family Relations, Dating, Marriage And
Divorce
In The Light Of Jain
Concepts
Does this mean that life is a bed of roses? Not
at all. Roses grow among thorns. Our lives have
many sweet moments mixed with many problems,
disappointments and conflicts. This is reality.
Jainism plays an important role in this respect.
During moments of crises, a Jain is not supposed to
run to God or any gods or goddesses for favor. A
Jain is self-reliant (SHRAMAN). He/she accepts
crises as realities of life and tries to resolve
the problems with composure.
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Complete Article
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A gem from October 1998 issue:
An insightful moral story from ancient times.
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Supreme Worship
An Ancient Indian Tale
By Yashpal Jain
Shiva and Parvati asked Kartikeya and Ganesh to
listen carefully. They explained that talking
nicely with one's parents, explaining one's
intentions, seeking their advice, fulfilling their
dreams and thus keeping them happy is more
important than worship, pilgrimage and charity.
Kartikeya and Ganesh understood.
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Observations & Views:
Our readers are expected to enjoy the
thought-provoking concepts presented in the
following items:
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Two Consonant Views of
Meditation
Scientists have long found an association
between relaxation and health. Now, there is new
evidence that meditation and other spiritual
practices have a beneficial and measurable effect
on the brain.
An Ideal Hospital
It looks like any of India's high tech centers
where rich Indians and medical tourists can get
first-world care at third-world prices. The
surgical error rate is as low here as any place in
America.
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Complete Article
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Megan Chalek (e-mail)
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Article: (To be used in a course at San
Francisco State University)
"Religion, Religious Rituals And Society,"
Author: Shri Babu Lal Jain Vakil,
© July 1980, in Jain Study Circular,
http://www.jainstudy.org/jsc10.98rs.htm
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