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Word Meaning
Jaina Follower of Jina, a synonym for
Nigantha; one who has samyak-darsana
Jaina-brachman Laypeople in charge
of priestly functions within certain Jaina communities
Jaina-sasana Teaching of the Jainas
Jainabhasa False Jainas
Jala Water
Janma Birth
Janma-kalyana Birth; one of the five auspicious events in the career of a Tirthankara
Jara Old age
Jarisabda Root word
Jati Birth, caste; species within a gati Genus of beings.
  Genus.
Jati (Kalpana) Sophism
Jati-karma The variety of nama-karma
that determines one’s specific destiny
Jati-mantra A litany used in
celebrating the birth of a child
Jayamala Garland of victory;
a hymn in praise ofthe Jinas
Jigisu katha A debate which is
held for victory
Jijnasa Curiosity
Jina Spiritual victor; a
synonym for Tirthankara
Jina-agama Jaina scripture
Jina-bhavana Jaina temple
Jina-bimba Image of Jina
Jina-nama Name of Jina
Jinakalpin A monk whose conduct
is modeled upon that of Mahavira
Jinasthapana Image of Jina
Jiva living
  Soul; sentient
Jiva Kanda Fifth of the Sacred
Books of the Jainas
Jivatva Soul
Jnana Knowledge
Jnana-cetana Consciousness
characterized as knowing itself
Jnananaya Point of view of
knowledge
Jnananayabhasa False point of view
of knowledge
Jnanavarana Knowledge-obscuring
Jnanavaraniya Knowledge-obscuring
Jugupsa Disgust
  Disgust; aversion.
Hiding one’s own, and publishing other people’s shortcomings.
Jyotiska The steller gods