Jainism And Jain Architecture
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Jainism and Jain Architecture
India is the originator of three principal religion Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Hinduism belief on number of gods, Buddhism belief on Gautam Budha while Jainism Belief on twenty four Tirthankara. The objective of this books is to highlight the basic principal of Jain religion, their ethics and religious evolution in the form of Jain temple Architecture. An attempt have been made to correlate Jainism with the Jain Temple Architecture. A number of monument is existing thorought the country. Some of them with their Architecture features is tried to be incorporated as best example of Jain Architecture for which it is famous in the world. The explanation starts with the kandgiri - udaygiri cave dated about first century B.C. in the form of cave Architecture on the two hills, Khajuraho jain temple, Jal Mandir at Pawapuri, Mana Stambha, samvarsan Temple, Dilwara Temple, Parashnath hill etc. .
Jaina Monuments of Andhra
The Book Details Extensive New Data From Early Period Under A Vista Of Art And Architecture From A Collection Of Data That Was Never Presented Before In A Single Source. It Consists Of Six Chapters And They Are All Analytical And Informative. Thus It Provides A Succinct Picture On Jaina Art And Architecture Of Andhra Which Was A Long Felt Need. The Whole Work Is Based Mainly On The Jaina Vestiges At A Host Of Sites In Andhra. The Traditional Accounts As Well As Epigraphically Sources, Which Have Been Found To Agree With The Details Of Art And Architecture Have Been Taken And Utilised Fully In This Book. The Characteristic Features Of Jaina Art And Architecture Have Been Critically Elucidated. The Details On Conversion Of Jaina Monuments Into Hindu Temples Have Been Aptly Adumbrated. The Appendix, Illustrations And Detailed Bibliography Will Be Highly Useful To The Researchers.
Faith & Philosophy of Jainism
Preface 1. Jainism: An Introduction 2. History The Ancientness of Jainism, Origin, Early History, Medieval History, Modem History, References 3. Philosophy Basic Philosophy, Divine Laws, Primary Beliefs, Jiva, Ajiva, Asrava, Bandha, Samvara, Nirjara, Moksh, Ethics, Metaphysics, Jainism: A Scientific Religion, Difference between Jainism and Vedic Hindu Religion, References 4. Concept of God Defining God, Arihant, Siddha, Dimensions of God, Deities, Yakshas and Yakshanis, Philosophy of God, Messengers of God, Tirthankar, Nirvana, References 5. Main Figures Main Figures in Early Period, Ajitnath, Sambhavnath, Abhinandannatha, Sumatinatha, Padmaprabha, Suparshavnatha, Chandraprabha, Pushpadanta, Sheetalnath, Shreyansanath, Vasupujya Swami, Vimalnath, Anantnath, Dharmanath, Shantinath, Kunthunath, Aranath, Mallinath, Main Figures in Medieval Period, Unisuvrata, Naminath, Neminatha, Parshavanath, Bhagwan Mahavir, Main Figures in Modem Period, Kundakunda, Acharya Hemachandra, References 6. Scriptures Divine Words, Namokar Mantra, Religious Scriptures, Agam Literature, Ang-agams, Ang-bahya-agams, Classification of Angbahya- agams, Digambar Jain Literature, Shatkhand-agam, Kashaypahud, Four Anuyogas, Details, Non-Religious Scriptures, References Faith & Philosophy of Jainism 7. Teachings Spiritual Teachings, Redemption, Devotion to God, Ethical Actions, Message of Harmony and Love, References 8. Moral Value System Moral Values, Morality in Life, Moral Values for Leader, Moral Duties of Subjects, Moral values in Society, Pratimas, Practical Aspects, References 9. Movements Religious Movements, The Sthanakvasi, Terapanth, The Kanji Swami Panth, Shrimad Rajachandra, Reform Movements, Reform Movements in the Digambar Sect, Reform Movements in the Shvetambar Sect, Revivalist Movements, References 10. Reformers Reformers in Early Period, Kundakunda, Acharya Bhadrabahu, Tiruvalluvar, Siddhasen Diwakar, Reformers in Medieval Period, Pujyapada, Haribhadra, Acharya Hemachandra, Reformers in Modern Period, Acharya Bhikshu, Acharya Rajendrasuri, Acharya Tulsi, Acharya Mahapragya, References 11. Major Sects Digambar Sect, Sub Sects, Shvetambar Sect, Sub Sects, References 12. Demographic Propagation Origin, Early Rise, Factors Responsible for Rise, Jainism in other Parts of World, Demographics, References 13. Socio-Political Influence Socio-Political Identity, Jainism and Politics, Fundamentalism, Contemporary Politics, References 14. Religious Rituals and Traditions 15. Society Social Order, Social Conduct, Social Ethics, Traditional Values, Caste System, Status of Women, References 16. Festivals Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Paryusana Parva, Diwali, New Year, Gyan Panchami, Paush dashami, Akshay Tritiya Tapa, Maun-agiyaras, Navapad Oli, Yaksha Puja, Snatra Mahotsav, Atthai Mahotsav, References 17. Religious Places 18. Art and Iconography 19. Mahatma Gandhi, Jainism and Indias Freedom Struggle Gandhis Life, Gandhi and Jainism, Gandhi & Jainism Principle of Ahimsa, Doctrine of Ahimsa and Freedom Movement, References 20. Jainism in Modern World Diaspora, Modem Religious Movements, Spiritual Revolution, Future, Jainism as a Global Religion, Great Mens Views on Jainism, References Bibliography Index