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Jain (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ n /) is the title and name given to an adherent of Jainism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor"). The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor").
Jain, Kailash Chand (1991), Lord Mahavira and his times, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-0805-8 Adigal, Prince Ilangô (1965), Shilappadikaram: (The Ankle Bracelet) , translated by Alain Daniélou , New Directions , ISBN 9780811200011
Jain Śvetāmbara Temple with Shikhar, Thari Bhabrian Lahore City. Jain Digambar Temple with Shikhar, Thari Bhabrian Lahore City. Jain Śvetāmbara Dada Wadi (Mini Temple), Guru Mangat in Lahore Cantt., footprints in stone. Jain Digambar Temple with Shikhar, Old Anarkali Jain Mandir Chawk: [1] This temple was destroyed in the riots of 1992. [2]
This is a list of Jain ascetics. The list include the names of ascetics who are known for their contributions to Jain philosophy and Jainism in general. Indrabhuti Gautama; Bhadrabahu, c. 4th century BCE. Last acharya of undivided Jain sangha. Kundakunda- 1st century BCE [1] Sudharma Swami; Umaswami- Author of the Jain text, Tattvarthsutra
This is a list of ancient Jains. Name Occupation Works Period Location Citation Konguvelir: Poet: Perunkathai: 678 CE [1] Thiruthakkatevar: Poet:
The word tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha, [2] a fordable passage across saṃsāra, the sea of interminable birth and death. According to Jains, tirthankaras are the supreme preachers of dharma , who have conquered saṃsāra on their own and made a path for others to follow. [ 3 ]
Shtitikaraṇa - Stabilizing the faith of fellow Jains who seem to be shaky in their faith in the teachings of the Jinas, to restore their faith in the Jinas. Prabhāvanā - Conducting one's life in a manner that glorifies the Jain religion. Vātsalya - Brotherhood and fraternity with fellow Jains.