Essentials of Bhagavan Mahavir's Philosophy
Title | Essentials of Bhagavan Mahavir's Philosophy PDF eBook |
Author | Acarya Vijay Bhuvanbhanusuri |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 182 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Jaina philosophy |
ISBN | 9788120806788 |
The Ganadbharvad is a philosophical work in which there are profound discussions of eleven salient doctrines. In each of the discussions, one vital Tattva is taken up; and Lord Mahavir discusses it in great detail and clears the doubt of each Ganadhar with the result that each Ganadhar is fully convinced of the truth of the Lord`s argument and becomes his disciple. This book has been written so that people may read it and understand the meaning of the tattvas relating to the soul, the karmas, the five elements, next birth, bondage, deliverance etc. and so that they may realise the true phenomenon of this Universe, may cultivate the trust and may make endeavours to attain the liberations from samsar.
A Jaina Perspective on the Philosophy of Religion
Title | A Jaina Perspective on the Philosophy of Religion PDF eBook |
Author | Arvind Sharma |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9788120817609 |
The philosophical significance of Jainism extends far beyond its statistical presence in India and the world, for it lies in the unique quality of its thought. This book is an attempt to take its insights into account for the light they shed on issues customarily debated in the Philosophy of Religion as it has evolved in the West.
A Comparative Study of the Jaina Theories of Reality and Knowledge
Title | A Comparative Study of the Jaina Theories of Reality and Knowledge PDF eBook |
Author | Y. J. Padmarajiah |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9788120800366 |
An attempt to determine the meaning and contents of the notion of dravya and distinguish between the two concepts of guna and paryaya. Cursorily also discusses notions of realtivity, continuity, divisibilty and negation. It presents an analytical account and a critical estimation of the methods of knowledge with an investigation into the nature and the logical evolution of the theory of manifoldness (anekantavada). The work has aimed throughout at a comparative treatment of the problems. Effort has been made to avoid strained and far-fetched comparisons and contrasts and to treat criticisms and controversies in a constructive spirit.
History and Doctrines of the Ājīvikas
Title | History and Doctrines of the Ājīvikas PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Llewellyn Basham |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Ajivikas |
ISBN | 9788120812048 |
The book presents the history and the Doctrines of the Ajivikas who formed a third heretical sect besides the sect of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism and that of Mahavira Vardhamana, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jainas. The three heterodox sects react against the ritualistic creed of the Vedists. The cult of Ajivikas was founded by Makkhali Gosal, the contemporary of Mahavira Vardhamana, on the basis of strict determinism with a belief in the all-embracing rule of Niyati (principle of order). According to Gosal, It was Niyati which ultimately governed our action, controlled phenomena and left no room for human volition. It will through new height on an interesting and significant aspect of India's past, and will encourage further research. This book is divided into fifteen chapters discussing elaborately different aspects of the subject matter. The comprehensive Bibliography and Index are the added features for the researchers for comparative as well as further study of yet unexplored areas.
Jainism and Ecology
Title | Jainism and Ecology PDF eBook |
Author | Christopher Key Chapple |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publishe |
Pages | 280 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Ahiṃsā |
ISBN | 9788120820456 |
Bhagavaī
Title | Bhagavaī PDF eBook |
Author | Jozef Deleu |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 382 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9788120813496 |
The Viyahapannatti (Vyakhyaprajnapati) or Bhagavai (Bhagavati) is the fifth Anga of the Jaina Svetambara Canon. It is as the title says a Proclamation of Explanations` viz. of explanations given as a rule by Mahavira the founder of Jainism, in answer to questions raised by his disciples in most cases Goyama Indabhui. Experts have described this monumental work as an omnium gatherum, a tohu bohu etc.: its questions and answers, as a matter of fact, deal with a bewildering variety of topics, embracing all the important domains of the Jaina doctrine; moreover its teachings are presented in many different forms.
The Doctrine of the Jainas
Title | The Doctrine of the Jainas PDF eBook |
Author | Walther Schubring |
Publisher | Motilal Banarsidass Publ. |
Pages | 412 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Jainism |
ISBN | 9788120809338 |
The Doctrine of the Jainas is an English translaton of the world famous German book Die Lehre der Jainas of W. Schubring by Wolfgang Beurlen. The author has also revised the English translation thoroughly. He has tried that the Jaina friends might come to obtain an idea of what has been accomplished by Western scholars during a period of about one hundred and fifty years, burning the midnight oil, with a view to make the world acquaint with one of the finest achievements of the Indian mind. The author has tried to put the essence of Jaina religion and philosophy in a very clear way so that any student of religion or philosophy can easily trace out Jainism with a view of history, cosmology and cosmography. This enlarged edition contains three indices.