Triratna: Three Jewels of Jainism

The ethical and philosophical foundation of Jainism designed to attain liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of rebirth.

Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)

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1. Core Study Notes

Essence

  • Samyak Darshana: Right Faith
  • Samyak Gyana: Right Knowledge
  • Samyak Charitra: Right Conduct

Goal

  • Attaining Kevala Gyana (Omniscience)
  • Cessation of Karma (Nirjara)
  • Final Moksha
DarshanaGyanaCharitra
  • Right Faith (Samyak Darshana): Belief in the teachings of Tirthankaras and the nature of reality.
  • Right Knowledge (Samyak Gyana): Correct understanding of the soul (Jiva) and matter (Ajiva).
  • Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra): Practice of non-violence (Ahimsa), truth (Satya), non-stealing (Asteya), celibacy (Brahmacharya), and non-possession (Aparigraha).
JewelSanskrit TermCore Significance
FaithSamyak DarshanaFoundational belief in Jain doctrines.
KnowledgeSamyak GyanaIntellectual grasp of the karmic cycle.
ConductSamyak CharitraApplication of ethics in daily life.

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