Q: Vrushab rashi ka ist dev konsa hota h?

A:

Jain Dharma mein Vrushab rashi ke liye koi nishchit “isht dev” niyamit nahin mana jata.

Jain parampara mein sharan aur upasana ka mool adhar Panch Parmeshthi hote hain:

• Arihant
• Siddha
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Q: Vrushab rashi ko konsa tirthankar ko manan chaiye

A:

Jain Dharma mein rashi ke hisaab se kisi vishesh Tirthankar ki niyukti nahi hoti. Sabhi 24 Tirthankar saman vandaniya hain, isliye Vrushabh rashi ke liye bhi aap kisi ek Tirthankar ko “must” roop se maanane ke bandhan mein ... Read More 

Q: The cells does various function in our body, are those also jiv?

A:

No. In Jain Dharma, cells are not jīva.

• Jīva means the conscious soul, the living essence.
• Cells are part of pudgal — matter.
• A body functions because a jīva is present in it. <... Read More 

Q: The power of this mantra "om hrim shri arham namiun pasa visahar vasah jin fullinga hrim shrim arham namah swaha

A:

This mantra is recited in Jain devotion as a stavan-like sacred mantra connected with Arham, Pārśvanāth, and protective devotional names.

Spiritual power in Jain understanding

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Q: Means chocolate can be eaten even though every chocolate is made from cocoa powder which is made by fermentation

A:

In strict Jain observance, fermented foods are generally avoided, because fermentation involves living microorganisms and also relates to increased हिंसा. So if a chocolate is made from cocoa that has gone through fermentation, many Jai... Read More 

Q: Can we eat chocolate

A:

In Jain dharma, chocolate can be eaten only if it is suitable and non-violating to vows.

Generally:

• Plain chocolate without egg or alcohol is often acceptable for householders, but
• You should avoid chocolate that contains gelatin, e... Read More