teaching of Jainism with 100-170 words
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Teachings of Jainism: The teachings of Jainism are –
Ahimsa: Non injury to any living being.
Sunrta: Not to speak untruth.
Artuja: Not to take what is not given.
Aparigraha: Not to be attached to worldly possessions.
Brahmcharya: Chastity.
According to Jainism karma or action binds the self to the body. Ignorance of truth causes the rise of passions. The passions which are anger, greed, pride and maya are harmful to karma. Thus by the practice of right knowledge, right faiths and right conduct one can liberate from bondage and nirvana can be achieved.
The general code of conduct for Jains include:
Non-violence
Truthfulness
Charity
Cultivating right state of mind
Regularly practicing meditation
Fasting on the eighth and fourteenth days of moon working and working period
Not to touch intoxicants
Recitation of scriptures and mantras.