I know it sounds strange but there really is something connecting Jainism, Divali and Boomerangs! 
These questions are an introduction to this special connection. Will you humour me and answer the questions in your mind? 1. When we throw a boomerang what do we expect to happen next? 2. Read more…
So here’s a few scenarios of which, hopefully, you’ll be able to relate to one. When do I want to travel the world? Now, before I have dependants. When do I want to wear certain clothes? Now, whilst I can. Before I look inappropriate in them. When do I want to Read more…
What is Kalpa Sutra and why do Jains read it? It is considered the most sacred text. Devout Jains almost worship this book. The reason is very simple, this book consists of a biography of Lord Mahavira in detail, and the lives of the other prophets (Tirthankaras). The book also Read more…
Sometime between August and October followers of Jainism partake in Paryushnaa. A lot of the ‘younger’ folk don’t fully understand what we are supposed to do or why. Hopefully this should explain some of it Michchhami Dukkadam is usually said when we ask for forgiveness. People do this as Read more…
I wrote to my friends asking why Jains and Vegans do not eat eggs. I’ve never really been sure about it. If it is on the basis of not killing a creature that is alive; then I was told that as long as the egg’s not been fertilised, it’s not Read more…
I have recently become vegan. I saw a DVD about how the milk is produced, how if effects the cows, its calf and so on. That was enough for me but this article is great for you guys who are wondering what the big deal is & for those who Read more…
