Jaina Religion and Psychiatry*

Jaina religion has existed for thousands of years. Lord Mahavir was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras, 23 having preceded him. The principals of Jaina religion teach us: (1) Self-control, which includes: (a) Control over physiological instinct of hunger and sex; (b) control over desires; (c) control o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gada, Manilal
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
BPS Presidential Address 1989
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381324/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25838725
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-1229.153306
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Sumario:Jaina religion has existed for thousands of years. Lord Mahavir was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras, 23 having preceded him. The principals of Jaina religion teach us: (1) Self-control, which includes: (a) Control over physiological instinct of hunger and sex; (b) control over desires; (c) control over emotions; (2) meditation; (3) introspection; (4) concentration; and (5) healthy interpersonal relationship. The principles of Jaina Religion can contribute to Positive Mental Health.

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