IB Jainism Key Terms

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Mahavira

24th Tirthankara, considered by some to be founder

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Tirthankara
"Bridge-builders", a rare individual who has conquered samsara and leads others to liberation.
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Ascetic
The practice of severe self-discipline through abstaining from all indulgence.
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Moksha
Total liberation.
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Kevala
Pure consciousness while you are still alive.
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Ahimsa
Non-violence to all living things.
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Jiva
The soul, the immortal essence.
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Ajiva
Not the soul, represents matter like the body, considered evil/bad.
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Samsara
Rebirth and re-death.
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Karma
Particles that are attracted to the jiva by the actions of the jiva; it is a pollution to the jiva.
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The majority
Non-ascetic Jains, live in society, work, take three vows.
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The minority
Monks, strict ascetics who take all the vows.
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Agamas
Jain scripture/holy writings.
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Svetambara
"White-clad", more liberal in interpreting Mahavira, women are accepted.
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Digambara
"Sky-clad", conservative, naked, women are the greatest temptation and cannot attain moksha.
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Paryushana
Main holiday in which Jains are encouraged to fast and live as monks.
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Diwali
Celebrates the liberation of Mahavira.
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Jina
one who has conquered the forces of life