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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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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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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A gem from October 1998 issue: An insightful moral story from ancient times. |
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Supreme Worship 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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