Glossary of Jainism

April 20, 2024 · updated April 20, 2024

cosmology
Branch of systematic philosophy that deals with the character of the universe as a cosmos, combining speculative metaphysics and scientific knowledge.
Diwali
(Sanskrit dipavali, "row of lights"). Major festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Jain Prateek Chihna
Official symbol of Jainism.