Indian Ethics: The Ethical Theory of Jainism or Jaina’s ethics (Philosophy)

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Ahimsa or Non-violence :

The significant most part of Jaina’s philosophy is their Ethics or their ethical theory.

The heart of Jaina Ethics is the concept of Ahimsa or Non-violence.

Mahavira avers, “there is no quality of soul more subtle than non-violence and no virtue of spirit greater than reverence for life.”

Literally, the word ahimsa means not to harm oneself and others. Here, it is important to note that not just humans but all the living beings, right from the largest mammal to the smallest bacteria comes within the definition of the “others”.

Therefore, it means being completely harm-less.

Hence, ahimsa in terms of actions, thoughts, and speech is the central idea of Jaina ethics.

Jaina’s agamas (or scriptures) quote, “Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture or kill any creature or living being.”

Tri-Ratnas :
According to Jainism, the bondage of the soul occurs when it is associated with matter or pudgala.
Or, bondage is due to the union of matter with soul.
So, in-order to be liberated, it is important to stop the inflow of the karmic particles or karma into the soul.
This is possible via the three jewels or the tri-ratnas of Jainism.
The three jewels are; 1. Right faith, 2. Right Knowledge, 3. Right conduct.
Or, also called, 1. Samyag Darsana, 2. Samyag Jnana, 3. Samyag Caritra.
The three jewels are Right faith:

This is also called samyag-darsana.

This means to have faith in the teachings of the teachers or the founders of the faith of Jainism (Tirthankaras).
This paves the way for right knowledge.
According to Umaswami, “right faith means possessing the attitude of respect or sraddha towards the truth or the teachings of the founders."
It is believed that unless we possess respect or faith in the teachings, the knowledge cannot begin.

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Ahimsa or Non-Violence @0:07
Tri-Ratnas @1:15
Right Faith @2:01
Right Knowledge @2:54
Right Conduct @3:44
The Seven Right Actions @4:39
The Concept of Panca – Maha – Vrata @7:35
The Concept of Panca – Anu – Vratas @9:23
The Concept of Samvara and Nirjara @10:20

0:00 Introduction
0:02 INDIAN ETHICS The Ethical Theory of Jainism
0:07 Ahimsa or Non-violence
2:01 Right Faith
2:54 Right Knowledge
3:44 Right Conduct
4:39 The Seven Right Actions
7:36 The Concept of Panca-Maha-Vrata
9:23 The Concept of Panca-Anu-Vratas
10:21 The Concept of Samvara and Nirjara #ugcnet #doorsteptutor #examrace