This small book introduces its readers to Jainism. It explains the philosophy and principles to Jainism in a lucid style. It also shows how to apply the teachings of the enlightened ones in our daily times and thus finally achieve nirvana.

"Framed as a dialog between the king of the Khazars, a Central Asian kingdom, and a Rabbi, the Khazari is an exposition of late medieval Jewish philosophy. Legend has it that the king of the Khazars held a symposium to decide whether his people should convert to Judaism, Christianity or Islam. This book is a fictional account of the Jewish side of this debate. Judah Ha-Levi, the author, was born about 1080 C.E. in Muslim-controlled area of southern Spain."

Knowledge plays an important role in making a human life happy and peaceful. In the absence of knowledge, the man would spend an unhappy life even if surrounded by all the pleasures of the world. “Hitāśikṣā-Chatrīśī” is a small but invaluable text which can spread the light of knowledge in anybody’s life. Since this is “Chatrīśī”, there are 36 stanzas in this creation. The first 18 verses have advice for men. The next 8 verses have advice for women and the last 10 verses have advice for bo...

Jaina Sutras, Part IIby Hermann JacobiPart Two of the Hermann Jacobi translation of the Jaina Sutras.As is the practice at this site, the typography of the original has been preserved as far as possible. This means that italics are used to indicate distinctions between consonants in transliterated Sanskrit and Prakrit. The system used is documented on the charts attached to the Sacred Books of the East page. Most notably in this system, 'j' (roughly, the initial soun...

What does it mean to be truly alive? How can I lead a meaningful life? Is it possible to rise above the rat race that life has become? A Life Worth Living responds to the above – in a unique, poignant and realistic way. It captures the wisdom of the Enlightened and provides rational solutions on how to bring about an inner revolution. Spirituality takes a leap from mere theory, to becoming useful knowledge through the application of simple experiments, and transform...

Why am I unhappy?Who is the‘I’?The body, the mind or something beyond?Am I the master of my mind or is the mind my master?How can I transcend the mind?Just as the mighty roar of a lion drives the jackal away,And herons flee at the crack of lightening,The Sadguru’s teachings dispel the darkness of ignorance.This is the infinite grace of the Sadguru.Illuminating the benevolence of the Sadguru, leading one on the path of ...

Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. A by-product of the ascetic path, power is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm others, or simply levitate one's body. These tales give rise to questions about how power and violence are related to the phenomenon of play. Indian Asceticism focuses on the powers exhibited b...

Siddhagiri Shatrunjaya is called the eternal tirth. This is the place where innumerable lofty souls have reached the Siddha state. This Tirth is the holiest spot on the earth and is thousand times holier than all other holy places. This book through words and photographs helps us undertake a spiritual journey of Shri Shatrunjaya. Features ✓ Contains over 100+ photographs of Shatrunjay (Palitana) ✓ Extremely useful for those living afar & ...

We allowed others to control usBeing reactive, we perceived as awarenessIn doership kept wasting our lifeSo engrossed in extroversion were weThat not only worldly activitiesSpiritual practises too were all in vain!Blessing this aimless life with the direction of self-realisationDirecting this ceaselessly drifting life towards the path of the DivinePointing this traveller, crushed under the weight of his thoughts, towards peace...

The exalted gift of renunciation is an invitationTo light the lamp of divinity in a life filled with darkness,To illuminate it with wisdom and awareness.To revel in the love of the DivineTo slip into meditation on the DivineTo see through the eyes of the DivineTo soar on the wings of the DivineTo feel this heart beat only in devotion for the DivineTo feel the breath flow by the grace of the DivineHappiness does not leave but ...

Dharma is central to all the major religious traditions which originated on the Indian subcontinent. Such is its importance that these traditions cannot adequately be understood apart from it. Often translated as “ethics,” “religion,” “law,” or “social order,” dharma possesses elements of each of these but is not confined to any single category familiar to Western thought. Neither is it the straightforward equivalent of what many in the West might usually consider to be “a philosophy”. Thi...

For the first time, this influential study by Ludwig Alsdorf is made available to an English speaking audience, translated by Bal Patil. It focuses on two of the most pertinent issues in Indian religion, the history of vegetarianism and cow-veneration, and its historical approach remains relevant to this day.With reference to significant brahminical texts, such as key chapters of the Book of Manu, the book centres on the author’s analysis of the role of Jinism in the history of veg...