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Details Title: World Religions RS142 Description: Jainism Total Flash Cards: 26 Created: 03/09/2006 12:04:00	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term jina Definition conqueror, title give to teacher who has obtained enlightenment Term Parshva Definition the 23rd Jain master; Mahavira followed his rule Term Tirthankara Definition Sanskrit, ford finder, one who has found a way across the sea of suffering Term keval jnana Definition perfect knowledge, enlightenment Term Nav Tattvas Definition Nine Truths/fundementals of Jainism Term 1. jiva Definition soul (the family) Term 2. ajiva Definition non-living matter (the house) Term 3. punya Definition good karma (nice day, cool breeze, windows open) Term 4. pap Definition bad karma (sandstorm) Term 5. asrava Definition influx of karmas (discomfort of sandstorm in the house) Term 6. samvar Definition stopping of karmas (closing the windows and door to the house) Term 7. bandha Definition bondage of karma (dirt left in the house) Term 8. nirjara Definition eradication of karma (cleaning house) Term 9. moksa Definition liberation (yay!) Term astheya Definition non stealing Term aparigriha Definition non possession Term brahmacharya Definition chastity, resisting sensual pleasure Term karma Definition actions, one's deeds are literally deposited on one's soul Term paramatman Definition supreme atman, the state in which the soul enters moksa Term ahimsa Definition non-injury to living things/souls Term samyagdarsana (1st jewel of Jainism) Definition right knowledge Term samyagjnana (2nd jewel) Definition right knowledge Term samyakcarita (3rd Jewel) Definition right conduct Term Shvetambara Definition "white-clad" sect Term Digambaras Definition "Sky-clad" sect Term Sthanakavasi Definition most numerous sect