Jainism

JAIN SYMBOL
• The outline of the symbol is defined as
the universe (Lok).
• The raised hand means stop. The word in
the center of the wheel is "Ahimsa".
• The four arms of the swastika remind us
that during the cycles of birth and death
• The three dots above the swastika
represent the three jewels of Jainism:
Samyak Darshan (Right Faith), Samyak
Jnan (Right Knowledge), and Samyak
Charitra (Right Conduct).
• At the very top part of the Jain Universe
symbol is a small curved arc. This arc
represents the abode of the Siddhas
 SIGN
• Ahimsa means 'not to
injure' and
'compassion' and
refers to a key virtue in
Indian religions.
 JAINISM

• Jainism derives from the

Sanskrit verb ji, “to conquer.
• Jaina, as the followers of the
religion call themselves, is
derived from the Sanskrit word
jina, ‘conqueror’.
• Jainism is an ancient religion
from India that teaches that
the way to liberation and bliss is
to live lives of harmlessness and
renunciation.
HISTORY OF JAINISM