A carefully curated, local collection of Jain bhajans, teachings and reference material — preserved here for learning, practice and sharing.
Jain Dharma (commonly called Jainism) is an ancient Indian teaching that guides individuals toward spiritual liberation (moksha) through ethical living, disciplined practice and deep self-awareness. It places the soul's purity and freedom above worldly attachments and prescribes a practical path to reduce harm caused by actions, thoughts and speech.
While historically very old, Jain teachings remain practical today. At the core are three interlinked goals:
Everyday practices for lay followers include careful speech, simple living, conscious diet choices (often vegetarian), periodic fasting, temple devotion, study of teachings and supporting non-violent ways of life. For renunciates, these disciplines become stricter, culminating in vows that remove attachment and promote complete non-violence.
Five guiding vows shape ethical life in Jainism. Below is a friendly description to help remember them.
Non-violence in thought, word and deed — practice kindness and avoid harm to all living beings.
Truthfulness in every situation — speak honestly, with compassion and clarity.
Non-stealing — respect others' belongings and accept only what is freely given.
Self-restraint of sensual desires — for renunciates this is celibacy; for laypeople it means moderation.
Non-possessiveness — simplicity and detachment reduce suffering and free the mind.
Tirthankaras are enlightened teachers who show the path to liberation. Below are the 24 Tirthankaras revered in Jain tradition.
The Ratnatraya — Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct — form a clear, practical roadmap: believe, learn, and live. Below are easy-to-understand cards with short examples you can apply.
A stable, non-deluded trust in the reality of the soul and the teachings that free it.
Practice: Begin with humility — observe rather than assume. Read a short teaching daily and reflect on its meaning.
Benefit: Reduces confusion and opens the heart to change.
Accurate understanding — seeing things as they are, without bias or distortion.
Practice: Learn basic teachings: how karma binds the soul, why non-violence matters, and simple meditation techniques.
Benefit: Clears false beliefs and supports wise decisions.
Practical ethical behavior that reflects faith and knowledge — how we act in daily life.
Practice: Small, steady habits: gentle speech, honest work, mindful eating and simple generosity.
Benefit: Reduces new karmic entanglement and deepens inner peace.