Jain: 3 definitions
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Jain means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Jains are denoted by the Sanskrit term Ārhata, according to the Dattātreyayogaśāstra 41-42.—Accordingly, “Whether a Brahmin, an ascetic, a Buddhist, a Jain (Ārhata), a Skull-Bearer or a materialist, the wise man who is endowed with faith and constantly devoted to the practice of [haṭha] yoga will attain complete success”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryJain in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a follower of Jainism—a religious order; a Jain..—jain (जैन) is alternatively transliterated as Jaina.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryJain is another spelling for जैन [jaina].—adj. having to do with the Jain community or Jain beliefs;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+10): Jaina, Jainacarya, Jainadarshana, Jainadharma, Jainagama, Jainamata, Jainamatakhandana, Jainamatapustaka, Jainanagara, Jainapala, Jainasamaya, Jainashasana, Jainashrama, Jainatana, Jainataramgini, Jainatarangini, Jainataricanam, Jainavritti, Jainayatana, Jainendra.
Full-text (+8518): Subhadra, Padmavati, Prabhavati, Mrigavati, Shiva, Jaina, Syadvada, Nigantha, Pushpacula, Dharmacakra, Draupadi, Sulasa, Indra, Brahmi, Candanabala, Ahimsa, Kalpasutra, Samgha, Samudrasuri, Sita.
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Search found 238 books and stories containing Jain; (plurals include: Jains). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihatkatha-kosha (cultural study) (by Himanshu Shekhar Acharya)
12. The views of Indologists on the Jain writers and their works < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
14. Notes and References for chapter 1 < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
4. The theory of Indian origin (of narratives) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Introduction to Jain Architecture < [Chapter 3 - Classical or post-Vedic Architecture]
Chapter 7 - The age of the Manasara
Hindu Architecture in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) < [Chapter 8 - Hindu Architecture m Border Lands]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 8.7 - Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 8 - Celebrations/ Festivals, Prayers and Prime symbol in Jain traditions < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Jain Philosophy and Practices < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
9.1. Popular Jain mythological beliefs and legends < [Chapter 13 - Religious and Philosophical data]
4. Worship at the Jain temples < [Chapter 13 - Religious and Philosophical data]
5. Iconography in the Tilakamanjari < [Chapter 12 - Cultural Data]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
1. Modern Jaina Literature < [Chapter 2 - Review of Literature]
1. Jainism in History < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]
1. Ethics in Jainism < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
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