Sure! Below are 100 questions and answers based on the Terapanth Prabodh book, which introduces the basics of Jainism, especially as understood in the Terapanth sect. The answers are concise and focused on the essential teachings.

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1. What is Jainism?

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion emphasizing non-violence, truth, and spiritual liberation.

2. Who was the founder of Jainism?

Jainism does not have a single founder, but Lord Mahavira is considered its 24th Tirthankara.

3. What does "Tirthankara" mean?

A Tirthankara is a spiritual teacher who establishes the fourfold Jain Sangha.

4. Name the first Tirthankara.

Rishabhdev (Adinath).

5. Who is the last Tirthankara?

Mahavira Swami.

6. What is the meaning of "Terapanth"?

"Terapanth" means "the path of thirteen principles."

7. Who founded the Terapanth sect?

Acharya Bhikshu.

8. In which year was Terapanth founded?

1760 CE.

9. Where was Terapanth founded?

Kelibari, Rajasthan, India.

10. What is the central scripture of Terapanth?

"Pratikramana Sutra" and "Terapanth Prabodh" are important texts.

11. What is "Ahimsa"?

Non-violence towards all living beings.

12. What is "Satya"?

Truthfulness.

13. What is "Asteya"?

Non-stealing.

14. What is "Brahmacharya"?

Celibacy or control over sexual desires.

15. What is "Aparigraha"?

Non-possession or non-attachment.

16. What are the "Panch Mahavrata"?

Five great vows: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha.

17. Who observes the five great vows in full?

Jain monks and nuns.

18. What are the twelve vows of a Shravak?

Five minor vows, three gunavrata, and four shiksha vrata.

19. What is the main aim of Jainism?

Liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.

20. What is "Samyak Darshan"?

Right faith.

21. What is "Samyak Gyan"?

Right knowledge.

22. What is "Samyak Charitra"?

Right conduct.

23. What constitutes the path to liberation?

Samyak Darshan, Gyan, and Charitra.

24. What is "Lesya"?

The color of the soul based on mental state.

25. What is "Karma" in Jainism?

Subtle particles that attach to the soul due to actions.

26. How can karma be shed?

Through right conduct, penance, and spiritual practices.

27. What is "Dharma" in Jainism?

The true nature of a substance, often referring to non-violence and righteousness.

28. What is "Sangha"?

The fourfold community: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.

29. What is "Sallekhana"?

A voluntary, gradual reduction of food leading to death, undertaken with spiritual awareness.

30. What is the "Navkar Mantra"?

The fundamental prayer in Jainism.

31. How many lines are in the Navkar Mantra?

Nine lines.

32. Who are worshipped in the Navkar Mantra?

Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, Sadhus.

33. What are "Arihants"?

Perfected beings who have conquered inner passions.

34. What are "Siddhas"?

Liberated souls, free from all karma.

35. What is the importance of "Upadhyaya"?

Spiritual teachers who teach scriptures.

36. What is "Acharya"?

Head of the monastic order.

37. What is the role of "Sadhu"?

Monks who follow strict discipline.

38. What is "Pratikraman"?

A ritual of repentance and reflection.

39. When is Pratikraman performed?

Generally twice a day, in the morning and evening.

40. What is "Samayik"?

A vow to remain in equanimity for a fixed time.

41. What is "Anekantavada"?

The doctrine of manifold aspects or non-absolutism.

42. What is "Syadvada"?

The doctrine of conditioned predication.

43. Which language are Jain scriptures written in?

Primarily in Prakrit.

44. What is "Agam"?

Canonical Jain literature.

45. What is the main principle of Terapanth?

Strict adherence to discipline and the teachings of the Acharya.

46. Who is the supreme head in Terapanth?

The Acharya.

47. How is Terapanth different from other sects?

It has a single Acharya and strict code of conduct.

48. Name the present Acharya of Terapanth (as of 2024).

Acharya Mahashraman.

49. What is "Maryada Mahotsav"?

Annual festival to reaffirm discipline in Terapanth.

50. What is the "Maryada Patra"?

The code of conduct for monks and nuns of Terapanth.

51. What is "Anuvrat"?

Small vows for laypeople to live ethically.

52. Who initiated the Anuvrat movement?

Acharya Tulsi.

53. What is "Preksha Meditation"?

A system of meditation developed in Terapanth tradition.

54. Who developed Preksha Meditation?

Acharya Mahapragya.

55. What is the role of lay followers (Shravak/Shravika) in Terapanth?

To follow ethical vows and support the sangha.

56. What is "Chaturmas"?

The four-month period of monsoon when monks stay at one place.

57. What is "Paryushan"?

The most important Jain festival of forgiveness and self-restraint.

58. How many days is Paryushan celebrated in Terapanth?

Eight days.

59. What is "Kshamavani"?

Forgiveness Day at the end of Paryushan.

60. What is "Maitri Bhavana"?

The feeling of universal friendship.

61. What is "Sanyam"?

Self-control.

62. What is "Upvas"?

Fasting.

63. What is "Ekasan"?

Eating only once a day.

64. What is "Bhojan Samayik"?

Eating with mindfulness and equanimity.

65. What is "Jiv Daya"?

Compassion for living beings.

66. What is "Alochana"?

Confession of faults.

67. What is "Padgahan"?

Welcoming a monk/nun.

68. What is "Vihar"?

Travel by foot.

69. What is "Charitra"?

Conduct.

70. What is "Samiti"?

Five rules of carefulness: walking, speaking, eating, lifting, and disposing waste.

71. What is "Gupti"?

Three controls: of mind, speech, and body.

72. What is "Diksha"?

Initiation into monkhood.

73. What is "Shravak Samiti"?

Organization of lay followers.

74. What is "Yuvak Parishad"?

Youth organization in Terapanth.

75. What is "Mahila Mandal"?

Women's organization in Terapanth.

76. What is "Jain Shasan"?

The Jain religious order.

77. What is "Nirjara"?

Shedding of karmas.

78. What is "Bandha"?

Bondage of karma.

79. What is "Ashrava"?

Influx of karmas.

80. What is "Samvar"?

Prevention of karma influx.

81. What is "Moksha"?

Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

82. What are the three jewels (Ratnatraya)?

Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct.

83. What is "Dravya"?

Substance.

84. How many types of dravya are there?

Six: Jiva, Pudgala, Dharma, Adharma, Akasha, Kala.

85. What is "Jiva"?

Soul.

86. What is "Pudgala"?

Matter.

87. What is "Dharma (dravya)"?

Medium of motion.

88. What is "Adharma (dravya)"?

Medium of rest.

89. What is "Akasha"?

Space.

90. What is "Kala"?

Time.

91. What is "Samyak Darshan ka Lakshan"?

Belief in the true nature of reality.

92. What is "Samyak Gyan ka Lakshan"?

Knowledge without doubt or wrong belief.

93. What is "Samyak Charitra ka Lakshan"?

Pure conduct free from passions.

94. What is "Arhat"?

One who has destroyed inner enemies.

95. What are "Nirgrantha"?

People without attachments; Jain monks.

96. What is "Sangh" in Terapanth?

Community of Acharya, monks, nuns, and lay followers.

97. What is "Kalyanak"?

Auspicious events in the life of Tirthankaras.

98. What is "Siddhashila"?

The abode of liberated souls.

99. What is "Jain Darshan"?

Jain philosophy.

100. What is the message of Terapanth Prabodh?

To live an ethical life based on discipline, right faith, knowledge, and conduct for spiritual upliftment.

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