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Bhagwan Parshvanatha: Life, Four Vows, and the Enduring Legacy of Jainism’s Compassionate Reformer
Bhagwan Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, helped shape Jain ethics through a clear fourfold discipline—ahimsa, satya, asteya, and aparigraha—later integrated with Mahavira’s expanded code. Born in Varanasi and widely regarded as historical, Parshvanatha’s legacy is visible in sacred sites like Sammed Shikharji and in distinctive serpent-canopied iconography. Texts such as the Kalpa Sūtra and the Uttarādhyayana…
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Market Breakthrough: India’s Halal Food Demand Hits USD 19 Billion, Spurs Inclusive Growth
Ken Research reports that India’s halal food market has reached USD 19 billion, or approximately ₹1.77 lakh crore, highlighting strong demand for certified, trustworthy products. The surge reflects urbanization, organized retail, and rising expectations for hygiene, traceability, and transparent labelling. Growth in the India halal food market complements vegetarian, Jain, and sattvic traditions, demonstrating unity…
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Jain Anuyog Explained: The Complete Guide to Master Context and Apply Tirthankara Wisdom
Jain Anuyog is the interpretive framework that organizes Jain scriptures into complementary streams—narrative, philosophy, cosmology, and conduct—so readers can grasp context and apply teachings accurately. By situating each text within its proper anuyoga, it prevents misreadings and turns doctrine into lived practice. The fourfold structure—Prathamanuyoga, Dravyanuyoga, Karananuyoga (with Gaṇitanuyoga where applicable), and Charananuyoga—functions like a…
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Ishta – Swami Vivekananda on why Hindu sects don’t quarrel
Swami Vivekananda’s teachings on the concept of “Ishta” highlight the profound wisdom behind the harmonious coexistence of diverse Hindu sects and spiritual paths in India. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that individuals have different natures, requiring various methods of worship and spirituality. This acceptance of diversity is contrasted with certain missionary efforts that seek…