ESSENCE OF JAINISM -By Manubhai Doshi

CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 1 Search for happiness

Chapter 2 Know thyself

Chapter 3 Samyaktva, the basis of Jainism

Chapter 4 Ashtakarma, eight types of Karma

Chapter 5 Theory of Karma and cycle of rebirth

Chapter 6 Questions and answers about the theory of Karma

Chapter 7 Shaddravya, the six substances

Chapter 8 Nav Tattva : Jiva and Ajiva

Chapter 9 Nav Tattva : Punya and Paap

Chapter 10 Nav Tattva : Asrava and Bandha

Chapter 11 Nav Tattva : Samvar and Nirjara

Chapter 12 Nav Tattva : Other factors conducive to Nirjara


Chapter 13 Nav Tattva Liberation

Chapter 14 Ladder of elevation

Chapter 15 Syadvad

Chapter 16 History of Jain Sects and Scriptures