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Those who wish to adopt the textbooks are required to send a request to NCERT, upon which soft copies of the books are received. The material is press-ready and may be printed by paying a 5% royalty, and by acknowledging NCERT. [11] The textbooks are in color-print and are among the least expensive books in Indian book stores. [11]
Arihantas, at the end of their human life-span, destroy all remaining aghātiyā karmas and attain Siddhahood. There are two kinds of kevalin or arihant: [6] Sāmānya Kevalin–Ordinary victors, who are concerned with their own salvation. Tirthankara Kevalin–Twenty-four human spiritual guides (teaching gods), who show the true path to ...
At the end of their life, arihants destroy remaining karmas and attain moksha (liberation) and become siddhas. Arihantas have a body while siddhas are bodiless pure spirit. The Ṇamōkāra mantra , the fundamental prayer dedicated to Pañca-Parameṣṭhi (five supreme beings), begins with Ṇamō arihantāṇaṁ , "obeisance to the arihants".
An Arihant is also called Jina (victor), one who has conquered inner enemies such as anger, attachment, pride, and greed. [4] They dwell exclusively within the realm of their soul and are entirely free of kashayas, inner passions, and personal desires.
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Antiquarian science books are original historical works (e.g., books or technical papers) concerning science, mathematics and sometimes engineering.These books are important primary references for the study of the history of science and technology, they can provide valuable insights into the historical development of the various fields of scientific inquiry (History of science, History of ...
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Jain texts state that Rishabhanatha taught his daughters Brahmi and Sundari, Brahmi script and the science of numbers (Ank-Vidya) respectively. [4] The Pannavana Sutra (2nd century BCE) and the Samavayanga Sutra (3rd century BCE) of the aagams followed by the Śvetāmbaras list many other writing scripts known to the ancient Jain tradition, of ...