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Advantages of Being Vegetarian	Category : Articles
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:15 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Vegetarian diet mainly includes grains, nuts, cereals, seeds, beans, vegetables and fruits. Hence, it is rich in fiber, folate and vitamin C. Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy body. Beans, tofu, seeds are some good sources of proteins. Vegetables consist of phytochemicals, which prevent some chronic diseases. Green leafy vegetables are the rich s
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Twelve Bhavnas (Reflections or Thoughts)	Category : Articles
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:21 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Jain religion puts a significant emphasis on the thought process ofa human being. A person's behavior and his actions are the reflection of his internal thoughts, day in and day out. It is not the action but intention behind the action results in the accumulation of Karma.
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Nine Tattvas (Principles)	Category : Articles
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:25 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
The nine tattvas, or principles, are the single most important subject of Jain philosophy. It deals with the karma theory of Jainism, which provides the basis for the path of liberation. Without the proper knowledge of this subject, a person can not progress spiritually. The true faith and understanding of this subject brings about right faith (samyak-darshana), right knowledge (samyak-jnana), and right conduct in an individual.
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Path Of Liberation	Category : Articles
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:28 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
The ultimate end, and purpose of all life and activity is to realize the free and blissful state of our true being. True philosophy in Jainism should result in removing all bondages (karmas) in the process of purifying of the soul.
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Jain Gods -	Category : History
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:33 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Jainism believes that universe and all its substances or entities are eternal. It has no beginning or end with respect to time. There is no need of some one to create or manage the affairs of the universe. Universe in run own its own accord by its own cosmic laws. Hence Jainism does not believe in God as a creator, survivor, and destroyer of the universe.
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Lord Mahavir and Jain Religion	Category : History
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:34 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Lord Mahavir was the twenty-fourth and the last Tirthankara of the Jain religion. According to Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were born as human beings but they have attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. They are theGods of Jains. Tirthankaras are also known as Arihants or Jinas.
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Parushan Mahaparva	Category : Customs
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:36 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
What is ‘Paryushan’? The words ‘paryusarg’ is an essence of the three words of "Pariupsaarg’, ‘vasdhatu’ and ‘Anapratyey’. ‘Parisamantat samagrataya ushana vasana niwas’ literally translated means to get totally absorbed. To move away from the theory on to practice. In the historical guides this period culminates into only one major auspicious day but the significance of the seven days with elaborate preparations like stringrent adherence to religious doctrines and abstainence preceding the Pary
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ADDING MEANING TO FORGIVENESS	Category : Terapanth Events
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:37 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Paryushan, an eight-day holiday set aside by Jains for religious activities, such as fasting and prayer, is also a time to reflect on past misdeeds and seek forgiveness from those whom we have hurt in thought, word, and deed. Traditionally, on Samvatsari, the last day of Paryushan, Jains seek forgiveness by saying the phrase “Michhami Dukhadam” to their family, friends, and acquaintances.
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Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas)	Category : Beliefs
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:40 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Non-violence - Ahimsa Truth - Satya Non-stealing - Achaurya or Asteya Celibacy/Chastity - Brahmacharya Non-attachment/Non-possession - Aparigraha
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Six Universal Entities	Category : Articles
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:41 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Jain Philosophy does not give credence to the theory that the God is a creator, survivor, or destroyer of the universe. On the contrary, it asserts that the universe has always existed and will always exist in exact dherence to the laws of the cosmos. There is nothing but infinity both in the past and in the future.
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Jainism by Annie Besant	Category : History
Posted on : August 19, 2010, 7:43 pm	Author : Raj Swad Foods & Consumables Pvt. Ltd
Brothers: We shall find ourselves this morning in a very different atmosphere from that in which we were yesterday, and in which we shall be tomorrow. We shall not now have around us the atmosphere of romance, of chivalry, that we find both in the faith of Islam and in that of the Sikhs. On the contrary we shall be in a calm, philosophic, quiet atmosphere. We shall find ourselves considering the problems
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