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    What are the 51 teachings

    10 months ago 56

    In Jainism there isn’t a single universal list officially called “51 teachings.” What’s common:

    • The core doctrinal truth-count is usually seven tattvas (some traditions add two more to make nine). These are the fundamental realities explaining existence and liberation. The seven (basic) tattvas are Jiva, Ajiva, Asrava, Bandha, Saṃvara, Nirjara, Moksha. Some Śvetāmbara and Digambara texts also discuss Punya and Paapa as extra tattvas. The exact enumeration can differ slightly between Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions. ( en.wikipedia.org)
    • There is also the Navpad tradition, which speaks of a set of 51 attributes/points related to right knowledge and conduct in certain Jain practices (each Navpad concept expands into many aspects). This is a structured devotional/disciplinary framework found in some Jain traditions and teaching materials. ( jainknowledge.com)

    If you meant a specific text or school’s list (for example, a particular Navpad sequence or a Digambara/Śvetāmbara text’s enumerations), tell me which tradition or text you have in mind and I’ll summarize precisely as per that tradition. You can read more about these ideas in related Jain knowledge pages here and here .

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