Jainism Flashcards
Jina
a conqueror of the self, the ideal that followers of Jainism strive to achieve
Jaina
followers of the jinas
Mahavira
Jina of the present age
Jiva
individual souls that survive physical death
Ajiva
souls are enveloped in matter, due to karma. This is the physical aspect of jiva, or the person that holds the true jiva
Svetambara
the White-clad sect of Jainism that arose following the great schism. They believe that minimal clothing is allowed and believe that women can also achieve liberation.
Digambara
the Sky-clad sect of Jainism that arose following the great schism. They fell that nudity is essential to non-possession
Sallekhana
a form of suicide where one intentionally fasts to death
Ahimsa
non-violence
Chakravartin
an ideal universal ruler who rules ethically and benevolently
Tirthankara
“forders”, another name for Jinas
Kevala
enlightenment
