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A learner at heart always and a staunch believer of Jain philosophy. Prof. Jitendra B Shah was a go-getter from a very young age. He started his academic journey under the abled mentorship of the eminent Pundit Shri Bechardas Doshi and simultaneously pursued his B.A. from Gujarat University. He also holds M.A. from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University. Post this, he had further education for ‘Acharya’ degree at the Sampuranand Sanskrit University. He then undertook research for his Ph.D. thesis at the BHU. What sets him apart is his eagerness to acquire knowledge and a constant thirst to do his best in everything he does!

Throughout his career spanning almost 2 decades, he has donned many hats that have earned him recognition and respect. He participated in the World Religion Parliament at Chicago in 1992. He also added 10,000 manuscripts to the collection at the L.D. Institute of Indology. Ahmedabad. In 2010, he played a pivotal role in coordinating H.H. Dalai Lama's visit to the Holy Shrine of Palitana along with his meet and greet with Jain Acharyas to talk about non-violence and religion. He also organized a visit by the former President of India Lt. Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam to inaugurate an e-library of 2,200 printed manuscripts at LD. Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad.

That's not it. He has also been immensely involved in the field of academics. He has been a visiting professor & a recognized Ph.D. guide at Gujarat University, BHU, International Centre for Jain Studies, Gujarat Vidyapith. Jain Vishva Bharati Vishwa Vidyalay, Rajasthan, & the University of Mumbai to name a few. Moreover, he has also delivered over 50 lectures at various religious and academic institutes. His passion and multi-faceted approach towards Jainism are commendable. He has presented research papers in over 60 national workshops and seminars and has more than 75 research articles published in national and international magazines. He has visited almost 14 countries for religious & educational purposes with a special focus on Jainism/ Jain Philosophy. And has quite a few notable publications to his name such as Nay Vichar, Uttaradhaynani Prakrit (Part 1 & 2) and his Ph.D. thesis publication, Dwadarshar Naychakra Ka Darshanik Adhyayan.

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4003 | Samyag-darśana

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4003 | Samyag-darśana

सम्यग्दर्शन: जैन दर्शन की मूलभूत अवधारणा का दार्शनिक विश्लेषण जैन दर्शन भारतीय दार्शनिक परंपरा का एक अत्यंत सूक्ष्म, तत्त्वनिष्ठ एवं आत्मसाक्षात्कारोन्मुखी दृष्टिकोण है, जिसकी मौलिकता आत्मा के स्वाभाविक शुद्ध स्वरूप की पुनःप्राप्ति में निहित है। इसके अनुसार, जीव के बंधन का मूल कारण अविद्या, राग, द्वेष, और मिथ्यात्व है। इन बंधनों से मुक्ति प्राप्त करना ही मोक्ष है, जो जैन मत में जीवन का चरम और परम लक्ष्य है।मोक्ष की सिद्धि सम्यग्दर्शन, सम्यग्ज्ञान, और सम्यक् चारित्र — इन त्रिविध साधनाओं से होती है, जिन्हें सामूहिक रूप से "रत्नत्रयी" कहा गया है। इनमें सम्यग्दर्शन को प्रवेशद्वार का स्थान प्राप्त है। इसका तात्पर्य आत्मा की प्रकृति, तत्त्वों की वास्तविकता, और जीवन के लक्ष्य के प्रति श्रद्धायुक्त स्पष्ट दृष्टि से है। उपयोगिताछात्र सम्यग्दर्शन के शास्त्रीय, व्यावहारिक, और आध्यात्मिकपक्षों को स्पष्ट रूप से समझ पाएंगे।वे मिथ्यात्व के लक्षणों को पहचानकर आत्म-निरीक्षण कर सकेंगे।सम्यग्दर्शन की प्राप्ति की प्रक्रिया को समझकर अपने साधना पथ को सुस्पष्ट बना सकेंगे।सम्यग्दर्शन के आधार पर मोक्षमार्ग का सारगर्भित चिंतन कर सकेंगे।  Samyag-darśana: A philosophical analysis of the foundational concept in Jain philosophy Jain philosophy is a profoundly subtle, truth-centered, and self-realization-oriented perspective among the Indian philosophical traditions. Its fundamental conviction is in the re-attainment of the soul’s intrinsic pure nature. According to Jain thought, the root causes of the soul’s bondage are ignorance (avidyā), attachment (rāga), aversion (dveṣa), and deluded perception (mithyātva), and elimination of these bondages leads to mokṣa itself, which is regarded as the greatest and ultimate goal of human life in Jainism. The attainment of mokṣa is made possible through the triad of samyag-darśana (right perception), samyag-jñāna  (right knowledge), and samyag-cāritra (right conduct), collectively known as the ratnatraya (Three Jewels). Among these, samyag-darśana is accorded the status of the initiator. Its attainment implies a reverence-filled unblemished perception of the nature of the soul, unwavering belief in fundamental principles (tattvas), and the true purpose of life. Learning Objectives:• Understand the importance of samyag-darśana in the spiritual journey.• Identify forms of Mithyatva (false beliefs) and their classifications.• Define samyag-darśana and explore its various types.• Learn about the sequence of attaining samyag-darśana and the concept of Granthibheda (breaking of knots of delusion).• Explore the eight limbs (aṅgas) of samyag-darśana.• Analyze the offenses (dūṣaṇa) and ornaments (bhūṣaṇa) of samyag-darśana.• Recognize samyag-darśana as the foundational step in the path of self-realization.• Understand the relationship between samyag-darśana and svānubhūti (direct self-experience).
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