Traces of Mysticism in Jainism (Study)
by Sadhvi Madhystha Prabha | 2021 | 103,765 words
This page relates 鈥楥onclusion鈥� of the study on the concept of Mysticism in Jainism exploring key concepts such as Jaina metaphysics and Jain ethics. The present research is divided into six chapters, beginning with an introduction to mysticism, examining its characteristics from both Western and Eastern perspectives. Subsequent chapters delve into the mystical aspects of Brahmanic and Shramanic literature, analyzing texts from the Shvetambara and Digambara traditions to unearth traces of Jain mysticism.
11. Conclusion
This research work concludes that鈥�Jaina philosophy and religion is complete and is quite competent enough to give the explanation of mysticism. It must be admitted that the Jaina are the most ardent and systematic exponents of the theory and practice of mysticism. It leads to the meaning of mysticism to a wider and deeper sense. The central force of Jaina mysticism is that of spiritualism and intuitionalism.It is very difficult to find out its origin but its history can clearly be traced.
Related to Jaina Mysticism further research can be done on following topics:
1. Devotional Mysticism in Jainism;
2. Mysticism in Jaina Yoga Literature;
3. Jaina Theory of Karma and Mysticism;
4. Comparative Study of Jaina Mysticism and other Indian Philosophies;
5. Mysticism in Literature of Jay膩c膩rya;
6. Comparative Study of Jaina Mysticism and Western Mystics.