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Q: ghantakarn mahavir strota benefits
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Ghantakarna Mahavir Stotra na paath na paramparagat labh Jain dharma ma aavi rite samjhay chhe:
- Raksha ane suraksha ni bhavana: ashubh shakti, bhay ane sankat thi raksha mate stotra no paath karvama aave chhe.
- Bhakti ane shraddha vadhe: Hrid... Read More
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Q: Mantra for shanti at home (relationship problems in marriage)
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For shanti at home, especially when there are relationship difficulties in marriage, the most respected Jain recitation is:
1) Navkar Mantra
णमो अरिहंताणं णमो स... Read More
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Q: What should I do if it’s after sunset and I’m really thirsty
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In Jain practice, the ideal is to drink water before sunset and plan ahead so you are not forced into that situation.
If it is already after sunset:
- Try to avoid drinking if it is only for comfort, especially if you are observing strict vrata or ... Read More
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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
