In Jain Dharma, Raag means attachment, liking, or emotional clinging toward people, objects, pleasures, or ideas.

Simple meaning

• When the mind becomes attracted and wants to keep, enjoy, or possess something, that is Raag.
• It is opposite of Vairagya (detachment).

In Jain philosophy

Raag is considered a form of inner bondage, because it binds the soul to karma. It creates:

• desire
• greed
• attachment
• obsession
• dependence

Examples

• Loving wealth too much
• Being overly attached to family
• Craving praise
• Enjoying sensory pleasures and wanting more

Jain view

Raag is not seen as true love in the spiritual sense. It is a passionate attachment that disturbs inner peace and purity of the soul.

Opposite of Raag

• Vairagya = detachment
• Samata = equanimity
• Nirlep bhaav = non-attachment

In short, Raag means attachment that binds the soul and increases karma.