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    ahima magazine and books written by jain acharaya

    8 months ago 156

    You may be asking for:

    1) “Ahimsa” magazines 2) Books on Ahimsa written by Jain Āchāryas

    I’ll give you a simple list (not complete, just main and easily recognized).

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    1. Ahimsa / Jain magazines

    Different Jain sanghs publish their own magazines. Names vary by sampradāy and city, but common types are:

    • General Jain monthly magazines
    Often have regular articles on Ahimsa, vows (vrat), and Jain ethics.

    Typical examples (names may differ by place, but you can look for similar titles locally):

    • “Jain Darshan”, “Jain Prakash”, “Jain Jyoti”, “Jain Mitra”, etc. – contain articles by monks, scholars and lay writers on Ahimsa, anuvrat, aparigraha, etc.
    • Magazines of Jain Vishva Bharati (JVBI), Anuvrat movement, or various Jain trusts – usually have strong focus on Ahimsa and character-building.

    Because magazines change with time and by city, the best way is:

    • Ask at your local Jain temple / upāśray / samaj office – they usually keep 1–2 regular magazines with articles by Jain Āchāryas and scholars on Ahimsa and daily conduct.

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    2. Classical Jain scriptures strongly focused on Ahimsa

    (These are not “magazines” but original Jain texts where Ahimsa is central.)

    Śvetāmbara tradition

    1. Ācārāṅga Sūtra (Acharang Sutra)

    - One of the earliest Jain scriptures. - Very deep teaching on Ahimsa in thought, speech and action. - Describes how a sadhu should walk, sit, eat, speak – all without harming even the tiniest living beings.

    1. Sūtrakṛtāṅga Sūtra (Sutrakhitanga)

    - Explains wrong views and violence, and how Ahimsa and right faith protect the soul.

    1. Uttarādhyayana Sūtra

    - Many chapters on self-discipline, control of anger, greed, ego – the inner foundation of Ahimsa.

    Digambara tradition

    1. Samayasāra – Āchārya Kundakunda

    - Main theme is “true Self is pure, non-violent, detached”. - Shows that Ahimsa is natural state of the pure soul; violence arises from ignorance and passions.

    1. Niyamasāra – Āchārya Kundakunda

    - Explains right vows (vrat) and disciplines; Ahimsa-vrat is the first and main.

    1. Pravacanasāra – Āchārya Kundakunda

    - Connects right knowledge, right faith and right conduct; shows why non‑violence is essential for moksha.

    1. Ratnakaranda Śrāvakācāra – Āchārya Samantabhadra

    - A practical guide for laypeople (śrāvaks). - Explains Aṇuvratas (small vows) – first is Ahimsa Anuvrat for householders.

    1. Puruṣārtha-siddhyupāya – Āchārya Amṛtachandra

    - Very clear teaching on control of anger, pride, deceit, greed and practice of Ahimsa, forgiveness, humility.

    Common to both (widely respected across sects)

    1. Tattvārtha Sūtra – Āchārya Umāsvāti / Umāsvāmī

    - Systematic text accepted in Digambar and Śvetāmbara both. - Has a full section on vratas (vows), starting with Ahimsa, and explains violence, non‑violence, and their karmic results.

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    3. Modern Jain Āchāryas and books on Ahimsa

    Some more recent Jain Acharyas and saints have written or inspired many books on Ahimsa and peace, for example:

    • Works of Āchārya Tulsi and Āchārya Mahāpragya (Śvetāmbara Terāpanth)
    - On Anuvrat (small vows), non-violence in daily life, social harmony. - Titles in Hindi / English like: books on Ahimsa, Preksha Dhyan, and character-building through vows.
    • Many Digambar Āchāryas and upādhyāyas have Hindi/Prakrit commentaries on
    - Samayasāra, Pravacanasāra, Ratnakaranda Śrāvakācāra, Puruṣārtha-siddhyupāya, etc., where Ahimsa is explained in very practical detail for today’s life.

    Exact book names will vary by language (Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, etc.) and publisher, but if you go to:

    • A Jain book shop (near big mandirs) and ask:
    “Ahimsa par Jain Āchārya dwārā likhi kitābe chahiye” they will usually show you: - Commentaries on the above classics - Simple modern books like “Jain Dharma aur Ahimsa”, “Anuvrat aur Ahimsa”, etc.

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    4. How to choose what to read

    For starting:

    • If you want scriptural base (deeper):
    - Śvetāmbara: Ācārāṅga Sūtra (with a simple Hindi/English explanation) - Digambara: Ratnakaranda Śrāvakācāra + Puruṣārtha-siddhyupāya (with easy commentary)
    • If you want simple, practical Ahimsa for daily life:
    - Books on Anuvrat or “Jain ethics / Jain way of living” by modern Jain Acharyas and scholars.

    If you tell me:

    • your sect (Digambar / Śvetāmbara),
    • and your preferred language (Hindi / English / Gujarati / others),

    I can list a short, very focused 4–5 book reading plan only on Ahimsa by Jain Acharyas.

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