Open AccessJaina Religion and Psychiatry
Author(s) -
Manilal Gada
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
mens sana monographs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0973-1229
pISSN - 1998-4014
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1229.153306
Subject(s) - introspection , meditation , psychology , psychoanalysis , control (management) , instinct , mental health , social psychology , psychotherapist , philosophy , theology , cognitive psychology , biology , evolutionary biology , management , economics
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.