In a land as spiritually rich and diverse as India, very few figures command reverence across religious traditions. One such ...

In this article, we delve into the significance and attributes of the 24 Jain Tirthankars, ... Tirthankars are believed to appear in each time cycle to revive and propagate the Jain teachings. 3 / 7 ...

Jainism, death and reincarnation. Like many Eastern religions, Jainism uses the concepts of reincarnation and deliverance. Reincarnation. When a being dies the soul (jiva) goes to its next body ...

Jain ideas about the soul differ from those of many other religions. The Jain word that comes closest to soul is jiva, which means a conscious, living being. For Jains body and soul are different ...