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A Jain is a follower of Jina. A Jina is a victor or Conqueror. The Jains are followers of certain ascetics who obtained omniscience and who preached a doctrine which promises a super mundane bliss of eternal salvation. Jainism originated centuries before Buddhism, but revived by Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism. The religion is one of ..
..Read MorePM Modi unveils “Statue of Peace”
On November 16, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled “Statue of Peace”. The statue is being unveiled to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Jain Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. About the Statue of Peace The statue is made of Ashtadhatu. Ashtadhatu is an octo-alloy. The alloy is mainly used in casting metallic ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Persons in News
Topics: Jain • Mahatma Gandhi • Ministry of Minority Affairs • Minority Communities • Persons in News • statue of peace • vijay vallabh surishwer ji maharaj
Steps to Strengthen the functioning of the NMDFC
The following steps have been taken to assist the National Minority Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for effective implementation of its schemes: The Ministry of Minority Affairs is providing grant-in-aid assistance for strengthening the infrastructure & operational capability of State Channelising Agencies (SCAs), for effective implementation of NMDFC schemes. A new Annual Family Income eligibility criterion ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Buddhists • Christians • Jain • Muslims • National Minority Development Finance Corporation • NMDFC • Parsis • Sikhs • Union Ministry of Minority Affairs
Delhi is richest state, Jain wealthiest community: NFHS-4 wealth index
According to wealth index released on basis of data from fourth round of National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-4) Delhi is richest state and Jain wealthiest community in the country. The NFHS-4 was conducted among more than 6 lakh households in 2015-16. It was largest sample size and was carried out just couple of years ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Delhi • Jain • National • NHFS-4 • Punjab • Richest State • Wealthiest Community
Ethics in Jainism
Jain ethical philosophy revolves around three jewels of Jainism {Triratna}, five great vows (Panch mahavratas), seven vows (vratas) for the laity, 11 vows for advanced laity, right penance, right contemplation (dhyana) and 12 reflections (bhavanas). Pancha Mahavratas These refer to the five moral principles or vows {Panch Mahavratas} to be followed by every member of ..
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