Jainism Simplified

Jainism Simplified
CONCEPT
DESCRIPTION
Navkar Mantra
The most fundamental Jain prayer.
Nav Tattvas
Jainism's fundamental concepts.
Jiva
The concept of the soul.
Gati
State of existence of life.
Ajiva
Nonliving.
Kalchakra
Jain time cycle.
Punya and Pap
Good and bad consequences.
Karma
Theory of karma.
Kashaya
Passions.
Ghati Karmas
Destructive karmas.
Aghati Karmas
Non-destructive karmas.
Leshya
States of mind.
Bhavnas
Reflections or meditations.
Asrav
Inflow of karma.
Samvar
Blocking of the inflow of karma.
Nirjara
Shedding of karma.
Charitra
Conduct.
Pratikraman
Jain rituals.
Instincts
Antiquity of Jainism
Yakshas and Yakshinies
Lesser Jain deities.