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Jayant Burde |
The Mystique of Om |
$18.99 $13.29 |
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| Om is the most sacred mantra in major Indic religions such as Hindusim, Buddhism and Jainism. It symbolises affirmation, benediction and peace. It is also a magical symbol beyond compare.
Using the Vedas, Upanishads, yoga, tantra and several religious texts as his sources, the author describes a plethora of interpretations of this mystical monosyllable which has since time immemorial captivated its worshippers, put yogis into trance, made tantra practitioners ecstatic, and sent its chanters... |
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Bhartiya Jnanapith |
Bhadrabahu Samhita |
$14.49 $10.14 |
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| This is an important work expounding ashtanga nimitta or the eight-part science of omens in Jaina astrology. Experts of nimittta shastra or knowledge of omens hold that before the occurrence of every event certain disturbances can be seen to take place in nature which if correctly understood can help one to easily foretell auspicious or inauspicious events which could happen in the future. This work is an exposition of favourable or unfavourable portents of future happenings... |
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Dr. S. C. Jain |
Structure and Functions of Soul in Jainism |
$4.95 $3.47 |
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| Here is the thought-provoking work which attempts to provide a rational basis to the Jain concept of soul. The nature, structure and functions of the soul connot be studied without a reference to the physical apparatus. But the independent existence of the spiritual and the physical reality cannot be denied, however close their relationship. The unity and diversity are also important problems that a philosopher cannot ignore. In fact Nagarjuna, Sankara, Hegel, Bradley and others have exercised... |
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Swami Harshananda |
Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism (3 vols) |
$96.49 $67.54 |
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| The book that is now in your hands is expected to remedy this problem to a considerable extent. The subjects dealt with are: religion, philosophy, mythology, rituals, scriptural works, festivals and pilgrim centres, astrology, biographies of religious personalities, iconography, temples and religious institutions.
Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism with are closely allied to Hinduism have also been dealt with briefly. Short biographical notes of the better known ideologists have been added at the... |
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Koichi Shinohara and Phyllis Granoff |
Speaking of Monks: from Benares to Beijing |
$21.99 $15.39 |
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| This book contains one long, very interesting and informative essay on biographical writings in the Jain tradition. The author translates and discusses biographies and autobiographies of two Jain monks who lived in the 11th and 14th centuries respectively.
The book also brings together twelve essays by leading scholars of Chinee and Indian civilizations from Europe, North America and Asia. The essays cover a wide range of topics in Indian and Chinese religions and cultures and offer fresh... |
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Uggar Sain (Tr.) |
Niyamasara |
$6.49 $4.54 |
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| Niyamasara is one of the most renowned adhyatmika works of Acharya Kundakunda. It deals with the path of liberation, which is Right Belief, Right Knoweldge and Right Conduct, the three jewels of the Jaina faith combined. The word Niyamasara litterally signifies the Right Rule, i.e. the true and indispensable law for the attainment of liberation. Attachment and aversion, which include all passionate thoughts and activities, are the main cause of karmic bondage, while non-attachment or pure... |
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Prof. A. Chakravarti Nayanar (Ed. & Tr.) |
Pancastikaya-sara |
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| Here is presented a new edition of Acarya Kundakunda's 'Pancastikaya-sara' in Prakrit, edited with translation and commentary by Prof. A. Chakravarti. It is a work of great authority for understanding the Jaina concept of Ontology and Anekanta. Prof. Chakravari's philosophical and historical introduction is valuable in as much as it explains the Jaina concepts in the perspective of western philosophy. The book has been presented to critical readers in its present form by Dr. A.N. Upadhye. It... |
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Dr. Shiv Sharma |
Soul of Jainism |
$8.49 $5.94 |
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| Jainism is an off-shoot of Hinduism. But it has its won specific
attributes and qualities. This book contains the sum total of the teachings and
preachings of 24 Tirthankers and a successive chain of Jain Acharyas. The book
will expose you to the concepts of liberation of soul, non-violence, truth or
compassion. It is indispensable to those who are interested in the growth of
Indian culture and ethos. Jainism and Buddhism are the two contemporary
religions which have their roots... |
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W.J. Johnson |
Harmless Souls |
$25.49 $17.84 |
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| On doctrinal changes and implications for religious practice in early Jainism. Attention to karmic bondage and liberation as evaluated in parts of the early Svetambara canon, Umasvati's Tattvartha Sutra and the major works of Kundakunda. |
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K.V. Mardia |
The Scientific Foundations of Jainism |
$9.49 $6.64 |
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| In "The Scientific Foundations of Jainism" Prof. Mardia attempts to elucidate the point that Jainism is a science with religion. It brings together his attempts in a unified way. Four axioms are constructed which highlight the foundations of Jainism. For example, axiom 1 states that "The soul exists with karmic matter and it longs to be purified". These four axioms focus on the essence rather than on detail . After a very brief introduction to Jainism, the author... |
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Jyoti Prasad Jain |
Jaina Sources of the History of Ancient India |
$23.99 $16.79 |
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| The contribution of the Jaina sources to the making of the history of our great nation, during the epoch-making millennium of 100 BC to AD 900, is of vital importance. But it has only lacked proper research and application.
This book presents a brief survey of the more important sources, particularly literary ones, and a discussion of certain fundamental problems such as the dates of Mahavira and of the beginning of the Earlier Saka, Vikrama, and Saka eras, as well as the dates of important... |
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Dalsukh Malvania and Jayendra Soni |
Encylopedia of Indian Philosophies |
$95.99 $67.19 |
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| The philosophy of Jainism is the subject of a large body of literature, but a great deal of it consists of standard summary reviews that are not sufficiently accurate to bring out the uniqueness of Jain thought.
The core thesis of Jain philosophy is that of anekantavada, often rendered as "many-sidedness" for example. Such a rendering by itself fails to get to the unique contribution of the Jain positions, which is just that every serious account of the world contains elements of... |
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Jagdish Prasad Jain ‘Sadhak’ |
Art and Science of Self-Realization |
$16.99 $11.89 |
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| This volume on the moral discipline of a householder by Amrtachandra is a masterly exposition of the means (upaya) to attain the highest objective of human endeavour (purusharthasiddhi), i.e. self-realization.
It argues that the external behaviour of the conscious self (purusha) cannot be divorced from the world of his inner thoughts and feelings. The book stresses that internal aspects or the self-referential spiritual perspective of nishchaya naya (viewpoint) plays the primary role in... |
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B.C. Bhattacharya, Ed. |
Jain Iconography |
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Yuvraj Krishan |
Ganesa: Unravelling an Enigma |
$38.61 $27.03 |
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| Ganesa commands universal respect among the indigenous religious schools and sects of the Hindus, Jainas and Buddhists. He is a god who is unique in many ways--his peculiar physiognomy, his double character, as a vighnakarta (creator of obstacles) and as a vighnaharta (remover of obstacles). He is worshipped first to ensure success of all religious and secular functions and enterprieses. GAnesa is also the god of dance and music.
The cult of Ganesa spread to various countries of Asia. The... |
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Christopher Ives (Ed.) |
The Emptying God : A Buddhist-Jewish-Christian Conversation |
$18.99 $13.29 |
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| Masao Abe is widely acknowledged as a leader in the worldwide dialogue on Buddhism. A profound scholar of Buddhism and of Christian theology, his critical and constructive reflections culminate in the seminal essay which is the corner stone of this volume. Seven eminent scholars respond to the challenge of Abe’s construal of Kenotic God and Dynamic Sunyata.
Abe demonstrates powerfully the dynamism of the Buddhist appreciation of the diving emptiness at the heart of Being. His essay suggests... |
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Aidan Rankin |
The Jain Path: Ancient Wisdom for an Age of Anxiety |
$38.49 $26.94 |
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| Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions. It is rigorous, rational and unequivocal in its teachings on non-violence and insistence on nobility in thoughts, words and deeds. Self-reliance is the cornerstone of Jain philosophy. Jain cosmology is very advanced and Jain theory of karma is highly rational. It revolves around a profoundly spiritual personal journey where each soul is enjoined to be of assistance to one another but remain detached throughout. Contents: ... |
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S.C. Jain (Tr.) |
Yogasara - Prabhrta (English) |
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| Religion (dharma) basically aims at granting excellent ecstasy and bliss to the jivas. The way leading to this high and noble aim of life is constituted by Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct, which imply an attitude of mind, a comprehension of the necessary principles and an observance of a course of discipline repectively. This represents, in a nutshell, the essence of the Science of Jain Yoga, a gift of which is given by Acharya Amitagati to the soulseeking novices through his... |
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Dr. Jyoti Prasad Jain |
Religion and Culture of the Jains |
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| This is a handy compendium of Jainism for the general reader who is desirous of acquainting himself with the genesis, history and tradition, doctrine and philosophy, way of life and mode of worship, art, literature and other cultural aspects of this ancient, but still flourishing religion of India. Vidyavaridhi Dr. Jyoti Prasad Jain, the author of this treatise, is a renowned scholar of history and Indology, The lucid and authentic presentation of the different aspects of this religion and its... |
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Puran Chand Nahar |
Jainism (2 Vols.) |
$135.00 $94.50 |
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Sinclair Stevenson |
The Heart of Jainism |
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Asim Kumar Chatterjee |
A Comprehensive History of Jainism (2 Vols.) |
$52.78 $36.95 |
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| In this book an attempt has been made to write a comprehensive and connected account abut Jainism from 800 BC to the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar. In this work, the author has tried to show that Lord Parsvanatha was the first prophet of non-violence and the earliest genuine teacher, advocating the equality of men and women. It also carries descriptive account of the well-known Jaina tirthas (sacred places) and nearly three hundred places have been discussed. This work has been generously... |
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Arvind Sharma |
A Jaina Perspective on the Philosophy of Religion |
$10.83 $7.58 |
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| 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.
ARVIND SHARMA, formerly of the Indian Administrative Service, is presently Birks Professor of Comparative Religion in the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill... |
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Lawrence A. Babb |
Ascetics and Kings in a Jain Ritual Culture |
$6.94 $4.86 |
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| Jainism is aside from Buddhism, the only surviving example of India`s ancient non-Vedic religious traditions celebrated for its systematic practice of non-violence and for the rigor of the asceticism it promotes. It sheds light on a little known religious tradition and demonstrates that divine absence.
LAWRENCE A. Babb teaches anthropology and Asian Studies at Amherst College. He is the author of Redemptive Encounters: Three Modern Styles in the Hindu Tradition |
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Raja Ram Jain |
Pasanaha Cariu (Pasrhvanath charit ) of Mahakavi Budha Sridhara |
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| Written by the great poet Budha Shridhara (13th century), this Puranic epic is a unique Apabhramsha work. It gives an account of the Jaina shalakapurusha Tirthankara Parshvanatha’s life. This story of the nine births and bhavantaras (different states of existence) of the hero presents a picture of his glorious life in which samskaras or impressions acquired during various states of existence are helpful in the emergence of his tirthankara nature. Not only are these events of... |
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