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'भगवती आराधना' के रचनाकार आचार्य शिवकोटि

By आचार्य शिवकोटि, शिवकोटि, शिवकोटि मुनि, शिवकोटि आचार्य, शिवकोट्याचार्य, शिवार्य, शिवभूति

This PDF discusses the identity and historical context of Ācārya Śivakoṭi, a Jain monk. It begins with a verse from Ācārya Jinasena’s *Ādipurāṇa* (circa 770–850 CE) that remembers Śivakoṭi as the…

'भगवती आराधना' में समाधिमरण की आराधना विधि

By डॉ. भागचन्द्र “भास्कर '

Based solely on the provided text, this article discusses the method of observing a peaceful, enlightened death (samadhimarana) as described in the ancient Jain text *Bhagavati Aradhana* by Acharya…

अकलंकदेव की कृति तत्त्वार्थवार्तिक

By डॉ. रमेशचन्द जैन

This PDF discusses the Tattvarthavartika, a commentary on the Tattvarthasutra by Akalankadeva. The Tattvarthasutra, written in Sanskrit by Umaswami, is a foundational text of Jain philosophy,…

अकलंकदेव कृत पुण्य और पाप का विवेचन

By डॉ. सूरजमुखी जैन

In Jain philosophy, merit (punya) and sin (papa) are considered substances, not actions. According to Akalankadeva, actions of mind, speech, and body with virtuous intentions cause the influx of…

अकाल मृत्यु किन जीवों की नहीं होती है?

The text discusses the concept of akal mrityu (untimely death) and identifies which beings are exempt from it. According to the provided extract, beings that are aupapadika (born through spontaneous…

अध्यात्म-साधक योगीन्दु और कबीर

By डॉ. पुष्पलता जेन

The text discusses the medieval spiritual ascetic Yogindu and his focus on the soul as the central point of all his compositions. It places him in a historical context where philosophical discourse…

अध्रूवानुप्रेक्षा

The text discusses the transient nature of life and worldly attachments. It compares human life to a mountain river that eventually dries up, and human birth to a ripe fruit that falls and breaks.…

अनित्य भावना

The text presents a philosophical reflection on the inevitability of death, using a series of analogies to illustrate that no one, regardless of status or virtue, can escape mortality. It describes…

अनिष्टाश्च त्यजेत्सर्वा

By पं. कैलाशचन्द शास्त्री

The text discusses rules of conduct for disciples in the presence of gurus and within Jain temples. It emphasizes that a disciple should avoid all improper and forbidden actions before their guru,…

अनेक अलंकरणों से अलंकृत आचार्य अकलंकदेव

By डॉ. कपूरचंद जैन

The article discusses the life and legacy of Acharya Akalankadeva, a highly revered Jain logician and philosopher adorned with numerous titles such as "Tarkika Chakreshvara," "Vadisimha," and…

अनेकान्त के प्रतिष्ठापक आचार्य अकलंकदेव

By डॉ. अशोककुमार जैन

The text discusses the foundational role of anekantavada (the doctrine of non-absolutism) in Jain philosophy, as established by Lord Mahavira. This perspective is described as the central pillar of…

अपभ्रंश का शिखर महाकाव्य भविसयत्तकहा

By डॉ० शरीरंजन सूरिदेव, धनपाल

The text discusses the 10th-century Apabhramsha epic "Bhavisayattakaha" (Bhavishyadattakatha) by poet Dhanapala. Dhanapala, born into the Dhakka merchant clan, considered himself a blessed son of…

अपभ्रंश के संवेदनशील महाकवि पुष्पदंत

By डां० देवेन्रकुमार શાસ્ત્રी

The text discusses the Apabhramsha poet Pushpadanta, highlighting his skill in depicting human emotions and his use of nature as a backdrop for human consciousness. It describes him as a master of…

अप्प संवोह कव्व

By डॉ. कस्तूरचन्द सुमन, डॉ. राजाराम जैन, मंडलाचार्य श्री सिंह नंदि

This text presents the Apabhramsha language spiritual poem "Appa Samvoha Kavva" (Self-Address Poem). The work contains three sections with a total of 58 cantos and 589 verses. Although the first…

अप्पपसंसं परिहरह

By पण्डित कैलाशचन्द्र सिद्धान्तशास्री

The text emphasizes the importance of avoiding self-praise, stating that it leads to the destruction of one's own reputation and diminishes one's stature among people. It advises that one should…

अमितगति श्रावकाचार में पदस्थ ध्यान और शरीर के शक्तिकेन्द्र

By डां. सोहनलाल देवोत

The text discusses the concept of "Padstha Dhyana" (position-based meditation) as a method to awaken dormant energy centers in the human body. It draws an analogy with scientific principles, noting…

अमितगति श्रावकाचार में श्रावक की जीवनचर्या

By डॉ. રપેશચર जेन, ग्राचायं अमितगति

The text is an analysis of the *Shravakachar* (or *Upasakachar*) composed by Acharya Amitagati, a significant work in Jain literature that details the lifestyle and conduct of a lay follower…

अशरण-भावना

The text presents a philosophical reflection on the inevitability of death and the futility of seeking protection from it. It describes various attempts to escape death, such as hiding in a cave,…

अष्टपाहुड : एक विहंगावलोकन

By डॉ. हुकमचन्द भारिल्ल

The text discusses the *Aṣṭapāhuḍa*, a work by Ācārya Kundakunda, consisting of 503 verses divided into eight sections. It is presented as a timeless critique of laxity in religious practice,…

अष्टपाहुड और जैन साधु

By डॉ. राजेन्द्रकुमार बंसल

The article examines the concept of ascetic symbols (linga) in Jainism, particularly within the Digambara tradition, as elucidated by Acharya Kundakunda in texts like the *Ashtapahuda*. It…