Pls tell me advanced question
Here are some advanced Jain Dharma questions for deep study. They cover philosophy, scriptures, ethics, and practice.
1) Tattvartha Sutra and Aagams: Explain how the five nayas (dravya, bhava, karma, adhisthana, nature) are interpreted differently in Digambar and Shwetambar traditions, and discuss how this affects the classification of tattvas in modern Jain thought.
2) Karma and Liberation: Analyze the mechanics of karma as explained in Jain philosophy—how consequences attach to jiva, the role of upādāra karma, and the process by which purusha (self) disentangles from karma to attain kevala jnana (omniscience).
3) Sāmānya Tattva vs. Vishesha Tattva: Compare and contrast the general (sāmānya) tattvas with the specific (vishesha) tattvas in practical sādhanā. How do these categories guide ethical conduct, meditation, and the path to liberation?
4) Sallekhana and Austerities: Discuss the ethical and spiritual significance of sallekhana (renunciation by fasting to death) in historical and philosophical contexts. What do the different Jain sects say about intent, timing, and eligibility?
5) Poetics and Ritual: Examine the role of stotra-s and devotional literature in Jain practice. How do chants and mantras (e.g., Navkar Mantra) function as tools for purification, and what are the doctrinal cautions about symbolic versus literal interpretations?
6) Digambara vs. Śvetāmbara Cosmology: Outline the major cosmological models in Digambara and Śvetāmbara canon, focusing on the structure of siddha-loka, siddha-purusa, and the evolution of souls. How do these cosmologies influence ethical duties and the perception of moksha?
7) Jain Epistemology: Discuss the sources of right knowledge (pramā) in Jainism, including pratyakṣa (perception), paroksavāda (inference), and anumāna (conjecture). How are these reconciled with the authority of scriptures, and what criticisms have been leveled by other Indian philosophical schools?
8) Ahimsa in Practice: Investigate the tension between universal non-violence and daily life ethics (e.g., feeding animals, agriculture, trade). How do Jain masters resolve conflicts between non-violence (ahimsa) and social duties or practical necessities?
If you want, I can tailor these questions to a specific text (e.g., Tattvartha Sutra, Kalpa Sutra, or canonical Digambara/Shwetambara works) and provide concise outlines or model answers.