Indian philosophy · Ethics · Liberation
Jain Philosophy
Jain thought centres ahimsa (non-violence), anekantavada (many-sidedness of truth), and a rigorous ethic of responsibility for thought, word, and deed. It is a philosophy of liberation through restraint, clarity, and compassion.
Key ideas
- Ahimsa — non-harm as a comprehensive inner and outer discipline
- Anekantavada — truth has many sides; dogma hardens the mind
- Aparigraha — non-possessiveness as freedom from compulsive grasping
- Karma as subtle accountability — actions leave traces that shape becoming
Why it matters here
Jain philosophy sharpens the ethical spine of power. Power without ahimsa becomes predation; truth without anekantavada becomes weapon. For a consulting practice that speaks of power, this lineage is a necessary corrective.
How we hold it
We engage Jain ideas as living wisdom, with respect for the tradition's depth and community. We do not reduce it to lifestyle branding. Ethical aspiration is invited; purity competitions are not.
Recommended reading
- The Jains — Paul Dundas
- Jainism: An Introduction — Jeffery D. Long
- That Which Is (Tattvartha Sutra) — Umasvati (tr. Tatia)
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