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World Religions RS142
Jainism
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 2
03/09/2006

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jina
Definition
conqueror, title give to teacher who has obtained enlightenment
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Parshva
Definition
the 23rd Jain master; Mahavira followed his rule
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Tirthankara
Definition
Sanskrit, ford finder, one who has found a way across the sea of suffering
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keval jnana
Definition
perfect knowledge, enlightenment
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Nav Tattvas
Definition
Nine Truths/fundementals of Jainism
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1. jiva
Definition
soul (the family)
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2. ajiva
Definition
non-living matter (the house)
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3. punya
Definition
good karma (nice day, cool breeze, windows open)
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4. pap
Definition
bad karma (sandstorm)
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5. asrava
Definition
influx of karmas (discomfort of sandstorm in the house)
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6. samvar
Definition
stopping of karmas (closing the windows and door to the house)
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7. bandha
Definition
bondage of karma (dirt left in the house)
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8. nirjara
Definition
eradication of karma (cleaning house)
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9. moksa
Definition
liberation (yay!)
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astheya
Definition
non stealing
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aparigriha
Definition
non possession
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brahmacharya
Definition
chastity, resisting sensual pleasure
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karma
Definition
actions, one's deeds are literally deposited on one's soul
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paramatman
Definition
supreme atman, the state in which the soul enters moksa
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ahimsa
Definition
non-injury to living things/souls
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samyagdarsana (1st jewel of Jainism)
Definition
right knowledge
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samyagjnana (2nd jewel)
Definition
right knowledge
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samyakcarita (3rd Jewel)
Definition
right conduct
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Shvetambara
Definition
"white-clad" sect
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Digambaras
Definition
"Sky-clad" sect
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Sthanakavasi
Definition
most numerous sect
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