Jain: 2 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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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+21): Jaina, Jainacaina, Jainacarya, Jainadarshana, Jainadharma, Jainagama, Jainakamam, Jainamaina, Jainamata, Jainamatakhandana, Jainamatapustaka, Jainanagara, Jainapala, Jainarupa, Jainasaina, Jainasamaya, Jainashasana, Jainashrama, Jainatana, Jainataramgini.
Ends with: Bisajain, Karjain, Nataputta, Rajain, Ujjain, Urfajain.
Full-text (+8402): Brahmi, Pushpacula, Subhadra, Candanabala, Shiva, Samudrasuri, Padmavati, Kayotsarga, Sulasa, Sundari, Lokakasha, Jnatadharmakatha, Draupadi, Damayanti, Mrigavati, Candanbala, Kunti, Sita, Kaushalya, Rajimati.
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Search found 139 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:
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 8.7 - Jain Philosophy < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Jain Philosophy and Practices < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 8 - Celebrations/ Festivals, Prayers and Prime symbol in Jain traditions < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
1. Modern Jaina Literature < [Chapter 2 - Review of Literature]
3. Jaina Literature < [Chapter 3 - An Introduction to Jainism]
1. Ethics in Jainism < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 1 - The Origin of Jainism < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Part 3 - The Canonical and other Literature of the Jains < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Part 7 - The Vaiśeṣika and Nyāya Literature < [Chapter VIII - The Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika Philosophy]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Jain Architecture (Introduction) < [Chapter 4]
Light and Sound show Programme at Udayagiri ad Khandagiri < [Chapter 8]
Jain Art in Odisha (Introduction) < [Chapter 5]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
The General Study of Jainism < [Chapter 1 - Introduction and Scope of the Present Study]
Appendix 1 - The Position of Yakṣas and Yakṣiṇīs in Jainism
Appendix 2 - Jain Antiquities from P.C.Nahar Collection, Kolkata
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 31: Dandi Adigal (Tantiyatikal) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 5 - Universalism < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]
Nayanar 50: Ninra Seer Nedumaara (Ninracir Netumara) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
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