The Doctrine Of Liberation In Indian Religion: With Special Reference To Jainism

Man's incessant efforts to apprehend the enigma of the final goal - Salvation (moksa) - have tempted him to explore new vistas. This is yet another attempt to explore that incomprehensible truth. In his endeavour to understand and elucidate the various theories and philosophies of liberation, Muni Shivkumar has drawn on the philosophies of four important religions of the world - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. His unbiased approach towards the different theories and their logical analysis makes the present work indispensable for the seekers of truth. Contents Foreword Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1. The Jaina Tradition : An Historical Review 2. The Doctrine of the Self 3. The Doctrine of Karma and Transmigration 4. The Jaina Doctrine of Liberation 5. The Brahmanical Doctrine of Liberation 6. The Buddhist Doctrine of Liberation 7. The Sikh Doctrine of Liberation 8. Conclusion