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Jain Religion ,  traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient, non-theistic, Indian religion, founded by Jina Mahavira in the 5th century BCE. Followers of Jainism are called "Jains". Jains believe that Jain Religion is an eternal dharma with the tirthankaras guiding every cycle of the Jain cosmology. Jain Religion has two major ancient sub-traditions, Digambaras and Śvētāmbaras; Jain Religion has  four and five million followers, with most Jains residing in India. Outside India. The principle of ahimsa is a fundamental tenet of Jainism. The idea of reverence for non-violence (ahiṃsā) is founded in Hindu and Buddhist canonical texts, and it may have origins in more ancient Brahmanical Vedic thoughts.

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The Concept of Dharma in Today’s World Baha'i
Nov 8, 2025 5 min read

The Concept of Dharma in Today’s World

The Concept of Dharma in Today’s World The ancient Indian idea of Dharma has always been more than a religious principle—it is a timeless philosophy of living. Derived…

Core Beliefs & Doctrines: The Heart of Human Faith Atheism
Nov 8, 2025 4 min read

Core Beliefs & Doctrines: The Heart of Human Faith

Core Beliefs & Doctrines: The Heart of Human Faith Every religion, philosophy, or worldview is built upon a foundation of core beliefs and doctrines—the essential principles that guide…

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India Baha'i
Nov 5, 2025 5 min read

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India Death, the one certainty of life, has always carried deep spiritual meaning in Indian culture. Across centuries, every…

The Theology of Technology: How Faith Traditions Interpret AI and Biotech Buddhism
Nov 5, 2025 5 min read

The Theology of Technology: How Faith Traditions Interpret AI and Biotech

The Theology of Technology: How Faith Traditions Interpret AI and Biotech The 21st century has ushered in tools that once belonged to the realm of myth — machines…

Religion in Schools: Curriculum Changes & Young Minds in India Baha'i
Nov 3, 2025 6 min read

Religion in Schools: Curriculum Changes & Young Minds in India

Religion in Schools: Curriculum Changes & Young Minds in India In a country as spiritually diverse as India, the role of religion in education has always been a…

When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s Hinduism
Oct 29, 2025 5 min read

When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s

When Ritual Meets Reality: How Devotional Festivals Are Changing in the 2020s In the 2020s, faith festivals around the world — from Diwali and Eid to Christmas, Navratri,…

Religion’s Internal Reform: How Traditions Are Adapting to Modern Values Like Gender, Diversity & Inclusion Buddhism
Oct 29, 2025 5 min read

Religion’s Internal Reform: How Traditions Are Adapting to Modern Values Like Gender, Diversity & Inclusion

Religion’s Internal Reform: How Traditions Are Adapting to Modern Values Like Gender, Diversity & Inclusion In every era, religion has served as a mirror to society — reflecting…

Ahimsa – The Power of Non-Violence Jainism
Oct 28, 2025 5 min read

Ahimsa – The Power of Non-Violence

Ahimsa – The Power of Non-Violence In a world that often celebrates power through dominance, Ahimsa stands as the quiet yet strongest force humanity has ever known. The…

The Law of Karma – What You Sow, You Reap Astrology
Oct 27, 2025 4 min read

The Law of Karma – What You Sow, You Reap

The Law of Karma – What You Sow, You Reap In every corner of the world, people wonder why life unfolds the way it does. Why do some…

One God, Many Forms – The Eternal Unity Behind All Religions Astrology
Oct 27, 2025 4 min read

One God, Many Forms – The Eternal Unity Behind All Religions

One God, Many Forms – The Eternal Unity Behind All Religions For thousands of years, humankind has sought the Divine — sometimes in temples, sometimes in mosques, and…

Why Do Shvetambar and Digambar Sects Celebrate the Same Festival Differently? Jainism
Aug 25, 2025 3 min read

Why Do Shvetambar and Digambar Sects Celebrate the Same Festival Differently?

Why Do Shvetambar and Digambar Sects Celebrate the Same Festival Differently? In India, followers of Jainism are mainly divided into two sects — Shvetambar and Digambar. Both aim…

Samvatsari Parva 2025: Why is it called the Day of Forgiveness? Jainism
Aug 20, 2025 2 min read

Samvatsari Parva 2025: Why is it called the Day of Forgiveness?

Samvatsari Parva 2025: Why is it called the Day of Forgiveness? Samvatsari Parva is the final and most sacred day of the Paryushan Mahaparva in Jainism. It is…

Paryushan Parv (Jain Dharma) – Why, When and How is it Celebrated? Jainism
Aug 13, 2025 2 min read

Paryushan Parv (Jain Dharma) – Why, When and How is it Celebrated?

Paryushan Parv (Jain Dharma) – Why, When and How is it Celebrated? The most sacred festival of Jainism, Paryushan, in the year 2025 will begin on 20th August…

रोहिणी व्रत क्या है और इसे जैन धर्म में इतना पवित्र क्यों माना जाता है? Jainism
Aug 12, 2025 2 min read

रोहिणी व्रत क्या है और इसे जैन धर्म में इतना पवित्र क्यों माना जाता है?

रोहिणी व्रत क्या है और इसे जैन धर्म में इतना पवित्र क्यों माना जाता है? रोहिणी व्रत जैन धर्म का एक अत्यंत पवित्र और महत्वपूर्ण व्रत है, जिसे…

Sacred Syncretism in Focus: Delhi Conference Revives Shaivism–Sufism Harmony in Kashmir Hinduism
Aug 8, 2025 3 min read

Sacred Syncretism in Focus: Delhi Conference Revives Shaivism–Sufism Harmony in Kashmir

Sacred Syncretism in Focus: Delhi Conference Revives Shaivism–Sufism Harmony in Kashmir New Delhi, India – [08/08/2025] — In a powerful celebration of Kashmir’s shared spiritual heritage, the “Reviving…