SPEAK UP ARTICLE ON WHY DO I WORSHIP BY PRAGYA JAIN
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In this issue, we have an article in English titled Why Do I Worship? by Pragya Jain. Ms. Jain is a Research Associate at ISJS.
The article reflects upon the practice of worshipping in Jainism despite their
belief in the dichotomy of soul and matter and relates it with the concept of
Jina who is the ultimate entity according to Jainism with three specific virtues
– detachment, omniscience, and propagation of the good.
The facts and the views expressed in the article are those of the author only.
The author's email address is pragyajain@isjs.in. A reader may send their
questions or comments to the author directly.