Jain Science and Spirituality

by Medhavi Jain | 2020 | 61,419 words

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Summary: This essay studies the elements of Jainism and investigates how Jain science and philosophy can give the world answers to through science and spirituality. Instead of interpreting it as a confined, strict philosophy, it is shown that Jainism represents a path towards self-awakening through self-improvement.

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Acknowledgement

+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. 1. Problem Statement

. 2. Objectives and Significance of the Research

. 3. Research Methodology

. 4. Introduction

+ Chapter 2 - Review of Literature

. 1. Modern Jaina Literature

. 2. Ancient Jaina Texts

. 3. Modern Books on Science, Spirituality and Philosophy

+ Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism

. 1. Jainism in History

. 2. Jaina Scriptures (Agamas)

. 3. Jaina Literature

+ Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism

. 1. Ethics in Jainism

. 2.1. Karma Philosophy (Introduction )

. 2.2. Cause and Aspects of Karmic Bondage

. 2.3. Types of Karma

. 2.4. Leshya or Karmic Colorations

. 2.5. Shedding of karma (nirjara)

. 2.6. Karma in the light of cause and effect

. 3.1. Theory of Knowledge (Introduction)

. 3.2. Types of Knowledge

. 3.3. Knowledge and The Supreme Being

. 3.4. Attaining Right Knowledge

. 3.5. Accessing Knowledge

. 4.1. Yoga (Introduction)

. 4.2. Yoga and Ethics

. 4.3. Yoga and Barah Bhavana

. 4.4. Yoga and The Awakening of Cakras

. 4.5. Yoga and the Final Destination

. 4.6. Yoga and Karmic Bondage

. 4.7. Yoga and Passions

. 5.1. Non-absolutism (Introduction—Anekantavada)

. 5.2. Syadavada

. 5.3. Nayavada

. 5.4. Nayavada and Karma

. 5.5. Anekantavada and Truth

. 5.6. Comparison with Theory of Relativity

. 5.7. Anekantavada and The Uncertainty Principle

+ Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism

. 1.1. Substance (Introduction)

. 1.2. Six Universal Qualities of Substance

. 1.3. Paramanu in Jain Philosophy

. 1.4. Possibilities of Atom

. 1.5. Paramanu, Pudgala Karma and Soul as Substances

. 2.1. Concept of Space (Introduction)

. 2.2. Cosmic and Supracosmic Space

. 2.3. Singularity of Space

. 2.4. Dharma dravya, adharma dravya and akasha dravya

. 3.1. Time (Introduction)

. 3.2. Practical and Transcendental Time (vyavahara kala, nishcaya kala)

. 3.3. Singularity and Eternality of Time

. 3.4. Reason of Time Being a Substance

. 3.5. Time Cycle in Jain Philosophy

. 4.1. Cosmology (Introduction)

. 4.2. Universe in Jain Philosophy

. 4.3. Modern Cosmology

. 5.1. Metaphysics (Introduction)

. 5.2. Metaphysics in Jain Philosophy

. 5.3. Metaphysical nature of paramanu

. 5.4. Metaphysics, Ethics, Cause and Effect

. 5.5. Types of Metaphysical Bodies

. 5.6. Metaphysics and Self-Improvement

. 5.7. Metaphysics, Knowledge and Perception

+ Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism

. 1.1. The Concept of Soul (Introduction)

. 1.2. Soul in Jain Philosophy

. 1.3. Characteristics of Soul

. 1.4. Acquaintance with the Soul

. 1.5. Soul and Karma

. 1.6. Why Being Human is the Best

. 1.7. On the Path of Spiritual Upliftment

. 1.8. Art is the Quest of the Soul

. 1.9. Soul, Equality and Originality

. 1.10. Soul and the Role of the Universe in Keeping the Account of Karma

. 1.11. Qualities the Soul Possesses in its Purest State

. 2.1. Mind And Body (Introduction)

. 2.2. Mind In Jain Philosophy

. 2.3. Physical Mind and Psychical Mind

. 2.3. Physical Bodies and Psychical Bodies

. 2.4. Individuality of Mind

. 3.1. Meditation (Introduction)

. 3.2. Benefits of Meditation

. 3.3. Types of Meditation

. 3.4. Preksha Meditation

. 3.5. Classes of Meditation

. 3.6. Importance of Breathing in Meditation

. 3.7. Bhavana, dhyana, samadhi and samayika

. 4. Nine Categories of truth (Nava Tattva)

. 5.1. Concept of God (Introduction)

. 5.2. God as a Discoverer, Not a Creator

. 5.3. Godhood and the Universe

. 5.4. Purpose of Temples

. 5.5. Theism and Atheism

. 5.6. Place of Deities

. 6.1. Emancipation (Moksha)—Introduction

. 6.2. Spirituality and Individuality

. 6.3. Tirthankara as First Handers

. 6.4. Individuality, Freedom, Happiness and Courage

. 6.5. Ego and Purpose of Religion

Chapter 7 - Relevance of Science and Spirituality in Jainism in Modern Times

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