noun. Jain·ism ˈjī-ˌni-zəm. ˈjā-: a religion of India originating in the sixth-century B.C. and teaching liberation of the soul by right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct. Mahavira was called ‘Jina’ meaning the big winner and from this name was derived the name of the religion. Today, when we are celebrating “Mahavir Jayanti,” it’s time to […]
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The common factor in various forms of the feeling is escape from the self – and this can range from a spiritual desire to loose yourself in God to a more materialistic desire to get out of your head at weekends.