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October 26, 2011 November 5, 2010 October 17, 2009 October 28, 2008 “Since the light of intelligence (Varhamana Mahavira) is gone, let us make an illumination of the material matter.” On the darkest evening in the month of Ashvin (October/November), Hindus around the world fill the night with candles, lamps and firecrackers to celebrate the Festival of Lights known as Diwali. Diwali, or Deepavali, means literally, a row of …Read more August 26-September 1, 2011 Talk to the hand. But not just any hand. The hand above symbolizes the concept of Ahimsa, the central component of the Jain religion. It means the practice of non-violence, but far beyond our common perception of it. Ahimsa is the absence of harm toward any living being, human or animal. For this reason vegetarianism is a essential part of Jainism. In fact, during special festivals, such as Paryushana, some Jains restrict themselves …Read more April 16, 2011 March 28, 2010 April 11, 2009 I say with conviction that the doctrine for which the name of Lord Mahavir is glorified nowadays is the doctrine of Ahimsa. If anyone has practiced to the fullest extent and has propagated most the doctrine of Ahimsa, it was Lord Mahavira. Mahatma Gandhi Today is Mahavira Jayanti, in honor of the birthday of Lord Mahavira, who spread the Jainism religion and philosophy in India in the …Read more |
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