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Q: Does Jainism have the story of Manu who survived a flood?
Answer No, Jainism does not have the well-known story of Manu surviving a great flood as part of its core scriptures or accepted tradition.Explanation In Jain Dharma, the universe is eternal and does not have a creator who sends a flood to destroy the world. Because of this, the Manu-and-flood narra... Read More
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Q: What disaster occurred on the earth between the times of Neminath and Parsvanath?
Answer In Jain tradition, the commonly mentioned disaster was the ruin of Hastinapur: a swarm of red locusts destroyed the crops, and a flood in the Ganga further devastated the city. ( jainpuja.com)Explanation This event is described in Jain accounts of Hastinapur’s decline. If this is the incident... Read More
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Q: Are there references to major catastrophes for humanity in Jainism?
Answer Yes — Jainism does refer to severe periods of suffering and decline for humanity, but it does not teach a single final apocalypse or total destruction of the universe.Explanation In Jain cosmology, the universe is eternal. It is not created once and then destroyed forever. Instead, it moves t... Read More
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Q: Are there references to a global flood event in Jainism?
Answer In Jainism, there is no central teaching about a single global flood that destroys the entire world, as in some other traditions. Jain cosmology teaches that the universe is beginningless and endless, so it is not created by one event and not समाप्तed by one flood.Explanation Jain texts descr... Read More
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Q: Should I a Jain guy marry a Hindu girl
AnswerYes, a Jain man can marry a Hindu girl if both of you have mutual respect and your core values are compatible.ExplanationFrom a Jain perspective, the most important things are not just religion labels, but:Respect for ahimsa and non-violence Willingness to support vegetarian or Jain dietary pr... Read More