Values in Harmony - University of St Andrews
Values in Harmony - University of St Andrews
Values in Harmony - University of St Andrews
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The essence <strong>of</strong> Ja<strong>in</strong>ism is concern for the welfare <strong>of</strong> every be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the whole universe andfor the health <strong>of</strong> the universe itself. Ja<strong>in</strong>s believe that animals and plants as well as humanbe<strong>in</strong>gs conta<strong>in</strong> liv<strong>in</strong>g souls. Each <strong>of</strong> these souls, whatever form it may be <strong>in</strong>, is considered <strong>of</strong>equal value and should be treated with respect and compassion.Ja<strong>in</strong>ism promotes socialism, economic stability and welfare <strong>in</strong> the world.The guid<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciple <strong>of</strong> Ja<strong>in</strong>ism is ‘Do not <strong>in</strong>jure any and do good to all that you can’.The ma<strong>in</strong> mantra is:“Namo arihantanam (I bow to the human be<strong>in</strong>gs ,God men );Namo siddhayanam (I bow to the Sidhas - liberated bodiless souls, God);Namo aayariyanam (I bow to the Acharyas - the master and heads <strong>of</strong> thecongregation);Namo uvajjhaayaanam (I bow to the Upadhyayas - the spiritual teachers);Namo loe sav va saahunam (I bow to the Spiritual practitioners <strong>in</strong> the Universe );Eso panch namo karo (This five fold obeisance Mantra);Savva poa va panasano (Destroys all s<strong>in</strong>s and abstricles);Manglanam cha savvesim (and <strong>of</strong> all auspicious repetitions);Pdhamam havai manglam(is the first and foremost).”CONTACT:Mrs. Mahdu Ja<strong>in</strong>,Mja<strong>in</strong>49@yahoo.co.uk,0141 942 570560
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