RELS 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Lie, Pudgala, Chastity

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELS 131
• Professor: Aditi Sen- Chowdhury

Document Summary

The four stages of life according to hinduism. The first women authored text appears in buddhism called the therigatha (stories of nuns) Karma is not simply an action but it eventually shapes your consciousness. Involuntary actions are not a part of karma. Economically advantageous for both the king and the people. Buddhism is directly linked to growth of indo-roman trade. Sending peace missions is way more effective than war. Every being (even invisible ones) possess eternal soul. Ajiva is formed of five things: time, motion, rest, space and pure matter. Pure matter (pudgala) is also the neutral energy that makes worldly life possible. Goal is liberation but the world is real. No honey, eggplant, potatoes, garlic, radishes, onion and alcohol. Water has to be strained or boiled before drinking. Jain kings are only allowed to fight in self defense. Soldiers are not glorified instead they are condemned. Avoid false speech but false speech to prevent violence is acceptable.