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Q: was rama vegetarian ?
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In Jain tradition, Shri Ram is regarded as a dharmic and non-violent person, so he is understood to have followed an ahimsa-based, vegetarian way of life.
In brief:
- Yes, in Jain understanding, Ram was vegeta... Read More
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Q: was lord rama jain ?
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In Jain tradition, Lord Rama is not a Tirthankar. He is known as Maryada Purushottam Rama in Hindu tradition, but in Jain Ramayana he is presented as a virtuous, dharmic person connected with Jain moral values.
So, the corr... Read More
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Q: is studying or following vedas permitted ?
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In Jain Dharma, Vedas are not accepted as the authority for liberation. The Jain path follows the teachings of the Tirthankars and the Jain Agamas.
So, in simple terms:
- Following Vedic beliefs as the spiritual path Read More
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Q: can we eat unfertilized eggs ?
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No. In Jainism, eggs are not considered permissible, whether fertilized or unfertilized.
Reason:
- They come from an animal source.
- Jain ahimsa avoids foods connected with violence or harm to living beings.
- So eggs a... Read More
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Q: can jains eat garlic leaf?
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Generally, Jains do not eat garlic in any form, including the leaf, because garlic is traditionally avoided as part of the prohibited root-vegetable category and also because of its strong pungent nature.
In common Jain practice, the safe rule is:
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Q: can jain people eat onion leafs
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In Jain Dharma, onion is generally not eaten, and onion leaves are also usually avoided.
Reason: Jain dietary discipline avoids root vegetables and bulb plants like onion, garlic, potato, etc., because they are believed to involve more viol... Read More
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Q: Give examples of how jain beliefs are reflected in paryushana
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Jain beliefs are reflected in Paryushana in many clear ways. Here are some examples:
- Ahimsa (non-violence)
During Paryushana, Jains are especially careful to avoid harming any living being, even in thought, speech, or action. This shows the... Read More
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Q: How are jain beliefs reflectedin paryushanq
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Paryushan reflects core Jain beliefs very deeply. It is a time for:
- Ahimsa: increasing care to avoid harming even the smallest living beings.
- Self-purification: cleansing the soul through fasting, prayer, repentance, and discipline.
- <... Read More
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Q: Devananda–Trishala–Mahavir ke purva-bhav ka kram
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Jain parampara mein Devananda–Trishala–Mahavir se sambandhit garbh-haran ki katha ka kram is prakar bataya jata hai:
- Pehle Devananda — Mahavir Bhagwan ka jeev pehle Brahmani Devananda ke garbh mein aaya. <... Read More
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Q: Devananda & trishla are sisters in law in purva bhav, so where the mahavir at the time
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Jain drishti se Mahavir Bhagwan ka jiva us samay unke saath usi parivarik roop me nahi tha. Vah sansar me kisi anya purva-bhav me tha — alag yoni, alag janm, aur alag sambandh me.
Isliye Devananda aur Trishala ke “sisters-in-law” wale purva-bhav ke samay Mah... Read More
