Elements of Jaina Geography

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
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Book Synopsis Elements of Jaina Geography by : Haribhadrasūri

Download or read book Elements of Jaina Geography written by Haribhadrasūri and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present work provides a critical edition and translation of the Jambudvipasamgrahani (JDSH) of Haribhadra Suri (c.1123 A.D.) together with its Sanskrit commentary by Prabhananda Suri. The JDSH is one of the minor texts of Jaina Geography written in standard Maharastri. It consists of thirty gathas and describes the structure of Jambudvipa in a very concise manner. The Jaina vision of the universe and the world is complicated, inventive, and above all, extremely idealized. In the centre of the middle part of the Jaina universe, between the upper world consisting of seven heavenly regions and the lower world consisting of seven hellish abodes, Jambudvipa, the island of the Rose Apple tree (Jambu), lies. The Madhyaloka is a vast flat disc made up of an innumerable amount of oceans and lands concentrically surrounding the core, being Jambudvipa itself. It is rimmed by a wall and is divided into seven continents. Haribhadra Suri treats all these topics very succinctly in his JDSH. This concise presentation of the subject matter is carried out in the typical aphoristic sutra style. However, this very sketchy geographical information is fortunately rather elaborately commented upon by Prabhananda Suri. In Fact, without Prabhananda's commentary the basic text of the JDSH would be quite unintelligible for a reader not already familiar with Jaina geography.

Framing the Jina

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199739579
Total Pages : 417 pages
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Download or read book Framing the Jina written by John Cort and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Cort explores the narratives by which the Jains have explained the presence of icons of Jinas (their enlightened and liberated teachers) that are worshiped and venerated in the hundreds of thousands of Jain temples throughout India. Most of these narratives portray icons favorably, and so justify their existence; but there are also narratives originating among iconoclastic Jain communities that see the existence of temple icons as a sign of decay and corruption. The veneration of Jina icons is one of the most widespread of all Jain ritual practices. Nearly every Jain community in India has one or more elaborate temples, and as the Jains become a global community there are now dozens of temples in North America, Europe, Africa, and East Asia. The cult of temples and icons goes back at least two thousand years, and indeed the largest of the four main subdivisions of the Jains are called Murtipujakas, or "Icon Worshipers." A careful reading of narratives ranging over the past 15 centuries, says Cort, reveals a level of anxiety and defensiveness concerning icons, although overt criticism of the icons only became explicit in the last 500 years. He provides detailed studies of the most important pro- and anti-icon narratives. Some are in the form of histories of the origins and spread of icons. Others take the form of cosmological descriptions, depicting a vast universe filled with eternal Jain icons. Finally, Cort looks at more psychological explanations of the presence of icons, in which icons are defended as necessary spiritual corollaries to the very fact of human embodiedness.

Nature in Indian Philosophy and Cultural Traditions

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Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 8132223586
Total Pages : 229 pages
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Book Synopsis Nature in Indian Philosophy and Cultural Traditions by : Meera Baindur

Download or read book Nature in Indian Philosophy and Cultural Traditions written by Meera Baindur and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working within a framework of environmental philosophy and environmental ethics, this book describes and postulates alternative understandings of nature in Indian traditions of thought, particularly philosophy. The interest in alternative conceptualizations of nature has gained significance after many thinkers pointed out that attitudes to the environment are determined to a large extent by our presuppositions of nature. This book is particularly timely from that perspective. It begins with a brief description of the concept of nature and a history of the idea of nature in Western thought. This provides readers with a context to the issues around the concept of nature in environmental philosophy, setting a foundation for further discussion about alternate conceptualizations of nature and their significance. In particular, the work covers a wide array of textual and non-textual sources to link and understand nature from classical Indian philosophical perspectives as well as popular understandings in Indian literary texts and cultural practices. Popular issues in environmental philosophy are discussed in detail, such as: What is ‘nature’ in Indian philosophy? How do people perceive nature through landscape and mythological and cultural narratives? In what ways is nature sacred in India? To make the discussion relevant to contemporary readers, the book includes a section on the ecological and ethical implications of some philosophical concepts and critical perspectives on alternate conceptualizations of nature.

Jainism

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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8120834607
Total Pages : 587 pages
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Book Synopsis Jainism by : Agustin Panikar

Download or read book Jainism written by Agustin Panikar and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jainism is a tradition which dates back thousands of years, which is unbelievably rich and profound, and which has certain unmistakable signs of identity. Contrary to what some might think, it is not in any sense a poor relation of Buddhism, nor is a strange, atheistic and ascetic sect within Hinduism. Jainism is, above all, the religion of non-violence (ahimsa), an ideal which all other religions of India were subsequently to make theirs and which was made universal by Gandhi in the 20th century. Like Buddhism, Jainism is a religion without God which paradoxically opens to the truly sacred in the deepest reaches of all living beings in the cosmos. And it is also the religion of non-absolutism (anekantavada), a particular form of philosophical pluralism, which seems astonishingly modern.

Jainism in Early Medieval Karnataka

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Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120833234
Total Pages : 196 pages
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Book Synopsis Jainism in Early Medieval Karnataka by : Ram Bhushan Prasad Singh

Download or read book Jainism in Early Medieval Karnataka written by Ram Bhushan Prasad Singh and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2008 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time of the Mauryas Jainism was an important factor in the religious life of the area formerly known as Mysore (now Karnataka). The Jains were pioneers in the development of the kannada language, and they contributed greatly to many aspects of the cultural life of the region. This work is the result of the research (for Ph.D thesis of the author) into the religious history of the Jainas in Karnataka who dominated the political and cultural life of Karnataka for about one thousand years during the early medieval period. Based on an analytical study of literary and epigraphic sources, it attempts to explain the prevalence of image worship, tantrism, priesthood and ritualistic formation which characterized Karnataka Jainism in the early medieval period. The book also seeks to examine the social and economic basis of Jaina monasteries in all parts of the Kannada region.

Asian Religions, Technology and Science

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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317674480
Total Pages : 271 pages
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Book Synopsis Asian Religions, Technology and Science by : István Keul

Download or read book Asian Religions, Technology and Science written by István Keul and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past five decades, the field of religion-and-science scholarship has experienced a considerable expansion. This volume explores the historical and contemporary perspectives of the relationship between religion, technology and science with a focus on South and East Asia. These three areas are not seen as monolithic entities, but as discursive fields embedded in dynamic processes of cultural exchange and transformation. Bridging these arenas of knowledge and practice traditionally seen as distinct and disconnected, the book reflects on the ways of exploring the various dimensions of their interconnection. Through its various chapters, the collection provides an examination of the use of modern scientific concepts in the theologies of new religious organizations, and challenges the traditional notions of space by Western scientific conceptions in the 19th century. It looks at the synthesis of ritual elements and medical treatment in China and India, and at new funeral practices in Japan. It discusses the intersections between contemporary Western Buddhism, modern technology, and global culture, and goes on to look at women’s rights in contemporary Pakistani media. Using case studies grounded in carefully delineated temporal and regional frameworks, chapters are grouped in two sections; one on religion and science, and another on religion and technology. Illustrating the manifold perspectives and the potential for further research and discussion, this book is an important contribution to the studies of Asian Religion, Science and Technology, and Religion and Philosophy.

Social Sci. (Geography) 7 (Rev.)

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Publisher : Ratna Sagar
ISBN 13 : 9788183322980
Total Pages : 100 pages
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Book Synopsis Social Sci. (Geography) 7 (Rev.) by : RK Jain

Download or read book Social Sci. (Geography) 7 (Rev.) written by RK Jain and published by Ratna Sagar. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books have been prepared on the basis of the guidelines of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and the syllabus brought out by the NCERT in 2005. They encourage children to read, form their own opinions and learn the cause-and-effect relationship between events. Various sections To sum up , Histictionary , Archaeology Dig & Discover , A story from History , To meet , Elsewhere in the World and Let us surf enhance learning.

Modern Jainism

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Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9819924855
Total Pages : 198 pages
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Book Synopsis Modern Jainism by : Pankaj Jain

Download or read book Modern Jainism written by Pankaj Jain and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a substantive yet accessible introduction to the modern thought of Jainism. It examines the life and thought of some of the most influential 19th and 20th-century Jain ascetic leaders that remain little known in the Western world. The book's first part provides a detailed philosophical overview of Jain thought based on the translation of a seminal Hindi text Jain Darshan. The second part introduces eight Jain saints from the major Jain sects, including their biographies, philosophical perspectives, and related contemporary movements flourishing in various places across India and beyond. The author also shares his ethnographic experiences in several chapters. Furthermore the book provides a detailed glossary of terms in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Gujarati, and Rajasthani and their English meanings. An indispensable book that offers innovative insights into several crucial Jain movements and how they helped shape modern Indian society and beyond. The book includes historical, philological, and anthropological accounts of modern Jainism.

Development and Structure of an Urban System

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Publisher : Mittal Publications
ISBN 13 : 9788170995524
Total Pages : 222 pages
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Book Synopsis Development and Structure of an Urban System by : J. L. Jain

Download or read book Development and Structure of an Urban System written by J. L. Jain and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 1994 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

SWASTIKA

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Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
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Total Pages : 352 pages
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Book Synopsis SWASTIKA by : Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY

Download or read book SWASTIKA written by Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SWASTIKA: Epigraphy, Numismatics, Religion and Philosophical Studies is a Festschrift presented to Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah a renowned Jaina Scholar in India, on his 85th birth anniversary (7th October 1936) . Prof. Hampana one of the major litterateurs of Karnataka, has authored more than 80 books in English and Kannada. His writings, spread over more than five decades, cover a wide range of topics embracing different disciplines and fields of research. Some of his books have been translated into English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tulu, Tamil and Telugu. He has taught undergraduate and post- graduates students, for over 37 years. He has served Kannada sahitya parishad , as secretary for 8 years, as well president for 8 years , With ‘hampana’ as his nam de plume , he is a recipient of a number of state and national Awards. Contemporary literati honoured him with 8 festschrifts.. His contribution to the study of Jainology, in particular, insignificant and seminal. These articles in other way serve as garland of flowers to decor Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah; A great scholar in Jainism, Literature, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Religion and Philosophy , History and Cultural Studies. There are more than 31 articles shedding light on Recent Trends in Jainism Studies. This prestigious volume contains a wide spectrum of research articles covering Jainism in Archaeology, Art, and Architecture. The volume containing a good collection of research papers contributed by renowned authors from India and abroad will serve as an important source of information and reference book for research students and teachers as well. Incidentally, this volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah enjoys in the intellectual world.

5 Elements of Organizational Excellence

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Publisher : Avisha Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 8194428351
Total Pages : 200 pages
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Download or read book 5 Elements of Organizational Excellence written by Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar and published by Avisha Prakashan. This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5 Elements of Organizational Excellence discusses various Strategies, Structures, Systems, Resources and Relationships (3Ss & 2Rs) to improve the output of the organization. Growth of the organization depends on the Quality of the output, the Quantity the organization manufactures to be financially viable, and its Quickness in responding to the dynamic external environment (3Qs). These 3Ss and 2Rs help an organization to improve its performance on these three Qs.

The Jains

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Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134501668
Total Pages : 369 pages
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Book Synopsis The Jains by : Paul Dundas

Download or read book The Jains written by Paul Dundas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian religion of Jainism, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

Indian Geography

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Publisher : Allied Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9788170238294
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (382 download)

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Book Synopsis Indian Geography by : Anu Kapur

Download or read book Indian Geography written by Anu Kapur and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Lives of the Jain Elders

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192832276
Total Pages : 340 pages
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Book Synopsis The Lives of the Jain Elders by : Hemacandra

Download or read book The Lives of the Jain Elders written by Hemacandra and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lives of the Jain Elders is the standard synthesis of source material for the early history of Jainism by the great twelfth-century Jain scholar-monk, Hemacandra, also a key figure in the wider context of Sanskrit literature. An epic poem written in an allusive and ornamental style, itrelates the pupillary succession of the early monastic Jain community, their teaching and the legendary spread of their influence, the ascetisicism of the Elders, and their eventual liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. Abounding in memorable characters, and providing a rich compendium ofIndian folk-tale, The Lives of the Jain Elders offers fascinating insight into the social life of medieval India. This new translation makes the complete work available for the first time in a European language and is complemented by a full introduction illuminating Jain belief and history.

Catalogue of the Jain Manuscripts of the British Library: Catalogue (nos. 1-687)

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Publisher : British Library
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
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Download or read book Catalogue of the Jain Manuscripts of the British Library: Catalogue (nos. 1-687) written by British Library and published by British Library. This book was released on 2006 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM, in pocket at end of vol. 1, contains ... "Jaina manuscript treasures of the British Library."--CD-ROM label.

Personal and Geographical Names in the Gupta Inscriptions

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Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
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Book Synopsis Personal and Geographical Names in the Gupta Inscriptions by : Tej Ram Sharma

Download or read book Personal and Geographical Names in the Gupta Inscriptions written by Tej Ram Sharma and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1978 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
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Book Synopsis Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries by : Jagdish Chandra Jain

Download or read book Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries written by Jagdish Chandra Jain and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: