Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study)

by Deepak bagadia | 2016 | 109,819 words

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This page relates ‘Comparative Study’ of the study dealing with the Spiritual Practices of Jainism and Patanjali Yoga in the context of ancient Indian Philosophy (in Sanskrit: Darshana), including extracts from the Yogasutra and the Tattvartha-Sutra. The system of Yoga offers techniques which are scientifically designed for the spiritual development of an individual. Jainism offers ethicical principles and meditation practices to assist with spiritual development.

Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study

- Sub-Contents: (+ / -)

Part 1 - Basic Principles of Yoga and Jainism

Part 2 - Pramana (means of valid knowledge)

Part 3 - Concept and Nature of liberation (Moksha / Kaivalya)

Part 4 - Doctrine of karma

Part 5 - Spirituality in Yoga and Jainism

Part 6 - Literature (comparing Yoga and Jainism

Part 7 - Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga compared to Jainism

The twelve steps of Preksa-dhyana

Part 8 - Five Attitudes (bhavana)

Part 9 - Supernatural powers: Siddhis

Part 10 - Afflictions: Avidya v/s Mithyattva

Part 11 - Biographies (Patanjali v/s Mahavira)

Part 12 - Similarities and differences of both the Philosophies in Nutshell

Last Updated: 19 August, 2023

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