गुरु अंगद देव जी, सिखों के दूसरे गुरु माने जाते हैं, गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब में गुरु अंगद देव जी के 62 श्लोक शामिल हैं।

 चामुण्डा देवी मंदिर शक्ति के 51 शक्ति पीठो में से एक है। 

"Avyaktādīni bhūtāni vyaktamadhyāni bhārata
Avyaktanidhanānyeva tatra kā paridevanā"

Translation in English:

"That which pervades the entire body, know it to be indestructible. No one can cause the destruction of the imperishable soul."

Meaning in Hindi:

"जो सम्पूर्ण शरीर में व्याप्त है, उसे अविनाशी जानो। कोई भी अविनाशी आत्मा के नाश का कारण नहीं बना सकता।"

JAINISM: PROVIDING THE PATH TO “MOKSHA,” THE SECOND OLDEST RELIGION THAT ORIGINATED FROM INDIA

The concept of Moksha in Jainism is synonymous with the ultimate liberation of the soul from samsara and the attainment of eternal happiness, free from all forms of karmic pollution. This paper examines various facets of Moksha in Jainism such as contemporary expressions of Jain practices, Jain cosmology, art, ecological consciousness, and the relevance of monastic life.

Jain Practices for Attaining Moksha in the Modern World:

• Ahimsa, non-violence is at the core of ethical considerations for Jains. The principle goes beyond physical violence to cover non-violent speech and thought. These include:
• Dietary Practices: Several Jains follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, which avoids harm to animals. This practice corresponds with contemporary movements promoting animal rights and ethical eating.
• Professional Choices: Jains can opt for professions that cause less damage to living beings; a good example is military service or butchery or even some types of business activities that involve dishonesty or violence.

Understanding karma and its real impact on daily life. Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern psychology for better decisions, relationships, and peace of mind.

I was 23, sitting in a Starbucks in Pune, complaining to my friend Arjun about how unfair life was. My colleague who did half the work got promoted. My neighbor who cheated on his taxes bought a new car. Meanwhile, I was working 12-hour days, paying every rupee I owed, and struggling to make rent.

"Where's the justice?" I fumed, stirring my overpriced cappuccino aggressively.

Arjun, who'd just returned from a Vipassana retreat (classic Bangalore techie move), smiled and said something that initially annoyed me but eventually changed my perspective: "Bro, you're thinking about karma like it's some cosmic scoreboard. It's not. It's more like... gravity."

I rolled my eyes. "Great, now you're going to lecture me about spirituality."

"No," he said calmly. "I'm going to tell you why you're miserable, and it has nothing to do with your colleague's promotion."

That conversation sent me down a rabbit hole exploring the concept of karma—not the Instagram-quote version or the "what goes around comes around" cliché, but the actual, practical, life-changing philosophy that's been guiding humans for thousands of years.

And here's the plot twist: modern psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics are all basically rediscovering what ancient Indian philosophy figured out millennia ago.

What Karma Actually Means (Hint: It's Not Cosmic Revenge)

Let's get one thing straight right away: karma is not some divine punishment-reward system. It's not God sitting in heaven with a ledger, marking your good deeds and bad deeds, deciding whether you get that promotion or that parking spot.

The word "karma" literally means "action" in Sanskrit. That's it. Just action.

But here's where it gets interesting: every action has consequences. Not because the universe is keeping score, but because actions create ripples. Like throwing a stone in a pond—the ripples spread, interact with other ripples, and eventually come back to where they started.

Karma in daily life is about understanding that your actions, words, and even thoughts set off chains of consequences that inevitably affect you. It's cause and effect. Physics, not mysticism.

Think about it:

• You're rude to the waiter → He's having a bad day → He messes up someone else's order → That someone is your boss → Your boss is in a foul mood → Guess who catches it at the meeting?
• You help your neighbor move → She remembers your kindness → Six months later, she refers you for a dream job → Your life changes

Karma isn't magic. It's patterns.

The Three Types of Karma (And Why You're Probably Stuck in One)

Ancient texts describe three types of karma, and honestly, understanding these changed how I make decisions.

1. Sanchita Karma: The Accumulated Baggage

This is your "karmic savings account"—all the accumulated effects of your past actions, from this life and supposedly previous ones (if you believe in that). Think of it as your starting point, your default programming.

In practical terms? It's your habits, your conditioning, your automatic responses. The reason you always procrastinate, or get defensive when criticized, or reach for your phone when you're anxious.

You can't change what's already accumulated, but you can stop adding to it.

2. Prarabdha Karma: What You're Dealing With Right Now

This is the portion of your accumulated karma that's "ripe" and manifesting in your current life. Your family, your socioeconomic situation, your natural talents and limitations.

Some people call this "destiny" or "luck." But here's the thing: you can't control prarabdha karma. You were born in the family you were born in. You have the genetic makeup you have. Fighting this reality is like being angry at rain for being wet.

The Bhagavad Gita's entire message is basically: "Do your duty with the cards you're dealt, without obsessing over outcomes."

इन एलीफेंटा गुफ़ाओं को विश्व विरासत अर्थात यूनेस्को में शामिल किया गया है।