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| Noninjury, nonviolence, and respect for all life. |
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| Anything that has no soul or life, the polar opposite of jiva. Does not accumulate karma and cannot die. Can be divided into two kinds, with form and without form. |
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| Scriptural writings containing commentaires and eulogistic works praising Jain leaders and saints, as well as the Great Renunciation and Enlightenment of Mahavira; accepted by Svetambara. |
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| Central scriptures of Svetambara. |
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| 40%, deny that Mahavira was ever married. Very conservative. Walk around naked as a sign of complete renunciation of wordly goods of all other pleasures of the flesh. The transmission of the original teachings has been hoplessly corrupted. Only canonical material known as Siddhanta is difficult and attracts comments. |
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| Violence or injury to life. |
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| "Conqueror" or victor; one who has attained enlightenment or infinite insight. Used as a synonym for Tirthankara. |
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| Spirit contained within all living things. "Light of Christ." Has an individuality after its release. |
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| Substance that contaminates a person's soul as the consequence of evil deeds, causing the soul to sink in the universe and on the scale of existence. |
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| Enlightenment which involves the gaining of infinity knowledge. |
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| Title/name of founder of Jainism. Vardhamana. |
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| Name of Mahavira as found in Buddhist literature. |
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| Village near the site of Mahavira's death; one of the most holy places to Jains and hence the goal of pilgrimages. |
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| Body of Digambara scripture. |
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| 60%, ascetics who wear white robes. Permit women to participate fully in all aspects. Retained scriptures called Angas and Angabahya. |
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| Jina. Mahavira is considered the 24th and last of this aeon. |
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| Asceticism, Ahimsa, Atheism |
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| Man's Personality is duel: Jiva and Ajiva. |
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| Salvation must be achieved by the individual. |
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| Ideal life is harsh asceticism. |
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