What is Jainism?

What is Jainism?

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[unicorns]

I really like the idea of Jainism. If there is any religion that I actually like and think that would be positive for people in general it is hands down Jainism. (btw I'm not a Jain myself, I'm just sharing my view on it)

[Soundcomplex]

Dear Hemant Mehta:
When you talk about Jainism, you should definitly mention not only AHIMSA (nonviolence) but the other principle too, wich is ANEKANTAVAD. (no absolute truth)
Both of those combined really make Jainism so interesting.
And no, i am not a Jain, i am an atheist.
But should someone point a gun at me, and i would be forced to choose a religion, i guess it would be Jainism. *May that day never come*

[Mrcoolagainbuzy]

Being a Jain I totally approve what Hemant told and we worship those 24  Tīrthaṅkaras not as a creator or a destroyer, but a perfected being and also no matter if the concept of karma and reincarnation is real or fake but it actually is forcing people to be good and stay away from hurting anyone and keep doing good deeds so its for the betterment of world. :)

[tejwashidas]

I wasn't born a Jain or a Vegan, but Jainism has turned me Vegan; and made me to atleast sometimes consider the consequences of my actions.
Btw I am not a Jain for the similar reasons being referred in this video.
However, there is documentation

[AlexHolland]

As a vegan I approve of this religion xD haha but seriously respect to all nonviolent religions like jainism and buddhism, even though I'm an atheist

[surekharathod]

I am Jain too and truly believe the teachings feels very positive and nice to follow things which my parents did somehow also feel it's all right way to live like eating before sunset and getting up early and eating after sunrise it's healthy as far as not eating certain vegetable I am not very convinced and eat all vegetarian food also I like to go to the temple pray sing and give very nice vibes also meeting people celebrating mahavir janam I enjoyed it all
Fasting I couldn't do in my life but no one force me to do as well so I think Jainism is only religion which is not pressure you to do its just your wish really how you like to be and follow
I truly believe be human first then all comes later
Humanism is the most important religion ever

[thedarrrklllord]

A man who cannot pronounce his first name properly is passing judgement on a philosophy which he learnt primarily from Sam Harris instead of the Agama shastras ... hmmm !!!

[matchaa]

I just met a Guru who is Jain and I had no idea what Jainism was. Now I've done some research and your video was helpful too. I have come to a conclusion that Jainism can be a wonderful lifestyle (if not taken to extreme). It's quite sad that Western countries know so little about Jainism though..

[MichaelMeyerMotocyclist]

as far as a nicer world to live in Jainism is the best way to think hands down.

[meenasahu]

best religion ever existed based on working on our own self to make this life peaceful and compassionate. i dont know god is there or not but everybody wants peace of mind., which practising jainism provide. i have chosen this religion over others

[cheryllee]

I like Jainism. I think if people can become less violent and more compassionate to all life, the world would be a much better place to live, right here and now. I also think if people were vegetarian, or even better vegan, it would be better for the animals, more hungry people could be fed the grain used to feed the animals for meat, and there would be a drastic reduction in the greenhouse gas, methane. I think we should borrow these ideas from Jainism on a secular level. It would be better for people, animals and the planet. Right now, we only have this planet.

[agnes]

I'm a christian but I find you very kind and it was a pleasure to listen to you in this video! :)

[samayjain]

Jainism is less of a Religion, & more Spirituality !

[GreatOwl]

I learned something new. I never heard of Jainism before until listening to you. Thanks again for the great knowledge:)

[gleb]

Well, as a Buddhist I'm pretty much ok with Jainism, even more than with Hinduism, especially with Nirishvaravada which is an atheist sect inside Hinduism. Nothing is worse than abrahamic stuff for me. Btw talking about abrahamic religions I don't share the view that Islam is much worse than Christianity or Judaism. Three of them are just as crazy, dangerous and violent in their potential.

[ahuman]

I am not Jain myself but this the best religion in the world

[bhavyashah]

Just 1 request to all of you!!
Regardless of your religion, don't eat non vegetarian food, those innocent living beings haven't done a thing to you, so why eat them!!!!

[JustinSmith-qqgd]

Just got done covering Jainism in my Intro to World Religions class. Really a beautiful school of thought. I was really struck by the nonviolence and absolute honesty they espouse.

[Sahilmishra]

I am atheist..but I love my jain Indian friends...jains are really nice people...

[abeeabee]

Well cheap publicity stating degrading religion, if you were born in jainism you better had done some meditation and read the jain scriptures like tattvartha sutra, there is lot of scriptures available that might help you open your consciousness, but then you have to make effort which I am sure casual person like you can never do, if you read what Mahavira had stated which is documented some 600 years you will know how deep the meanings are but anyways you would remain ignorant through your life it seems, hope your consciousness wake up early otherwise you will have to wait for another century to get some realization, best of luck.