Download or read book JAINISM: a SCIENTIFIC and COMPARATIVE EVALUATION written by EBA and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jainism is one of the oldest and the most ascetic religion in the world. Jainism holds that the universe is eternal where souls, matter etc always exist. Hence, there is no need for any creator God. Jainism was the first Indian religion which challenged the existence of God and developed its entire philosophy without God. It tried to explain the bondage and liberation of the soul in terms of its attachment and detachment from matter. Complete detachment from matter was called liberation. Liberation was supposed to be achieved by the minimization of all material desires, indifference to physical comfort and intense meditation.In ancient times, Jainism was the most rational answer to the questions of the origin and meaning of the universe. Its approach was very close to the scientific spirit. It tried to explain everything without reference to any God or supernatural reality. However, many of its conclusions have now been contradicted by the latest scientific theories. This book is a complete evaluation of Jainism. It examines the historical factors which led to the development of Jainism and its positive contribution to the growth of human consciousness. This book also demonstrates how a part of Jainism is false and harmful. A comparison has also been made between Jainism and other religions. My evaluation of the cosmological beliefs of Jainism is based on the latest scientific theories about the origin, evolution, and operation of the universe. The world-view of Jainism as stated in this book is based on Agams, the most basic texts of Jainism. All quotations are directly from these sources.This book is meant for anyone who wants to understand the religions of the world and the fundamental role they have played in shaping human thought & behavior. It would also enable you to make an informed decision on whether or not to follow or propagate the Jaina way of life.