Significance of Khasika

In Jainism, the term Khasika is associated with a group of people called Mlecchas. The classification of Khasikas as Mlecchas implies they lack knowledge and understanding of dharma. This categorization suggests that the Khasikas, similar to other Mlecchas, are not familiar with the core tenets of Jainism.

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Jain concept of 'Khasika'

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In Jainism, Khasika refers to a group called the Khasikas, classified as Mlecchas. This categorization implies they lack knowledge or understanding of dharma, the principles of the Jain faith.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) The Khasikas, are categorized as Mlecchas, suggesting that they, too, do not have knowledge or understanding of the term 'dharma'.[1]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.