Jainism is nature in the purest and truest form. Jainism
is as old as nature, which has neither beginning nor any end. The mission
of Jainism is the mission of nature, which is to work for the welfare of
one and all, to rise from the pitfall of ignorance and inaction to the
spiritual climax of infinite bliss and perfect knowledge. i.e. absolute
freedom.
Jainism is a religion based on cosmic principles, eternal principles on
which this colossal machinery runs without any mistake or even a single
momentary halt. The principles of modern science are true and temporary in
particular context of space and time only, but the principles of Jainism
are true for all time, for all space, for everybody and everything.
Jainism throws light on the colossal structure of universe, its shape,
size, origin, purpose and mechanism. It deals in perfect details with six
reals out of which the universe is made. Everything that happens in the
universe is according to the fixed pattern of eternal laws, which are
unshakable and infallible.
Jainism does not belong to any particular sect or fixed dogmas. Jainism
does not say that some particular class will be given freedom and the
others will remain in bondage, it is a perfect form of democracy. It
emphasizes equality of opportunities to achieve perfect freedom and
spiritual perfection, be it a highborn or any backward class member, even
the lowest form of life. Each one has the potentiality of reaching the
highest state. It believes that every soul has immense power, which can be
released like the nuclear energy.
Jainism believes there are two kinds of energies, one is the energy of
mechanism and the other is the energy of intelligence. In technical terms
they are called matter and life. (Jada and Chetana). Energies of
gravitation, magnetism and electricity are believed to be three scientific
forces, which sustain the universe. But the subtle forces of silence and
solitude of surrender and prayer, of love and sympathy, of dedication and
determination these subtle forces etc., are manifestation of the energies
of intelligence. It is a rule in nature that subtle forces of Yoga- (The
activities of mind, speech and body are more powerful than the gross
forces of material science).
To learn about Jainism you can go to the following links or perform your
own research:
http://www.jainism.org/
http://www.jainworld.com/
http://www.jainnet.com/
