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If I pray somethign to god will he give me?
Quick Answer
In Jainism, praying to God with the expectation of receiving material or worldly favors is not the central practice. The focus is on self-effort, ethical living, and spiritual purification to achieve liberation rather than depending on divine intervention.
Detailed Answer
Jain philosophy emphasizes individual responsibility and self-realization as the path to liberation (moksha). While prayers and devotion (bhakti) are part of Jain practice, they are primarily aimed at fostering spiritual qualities like compassion, forgiveness, and non-attachment rather than asking God to grant specific desires.
Unlike some other religious traditions where prayer is seen as a means to obtain God's grace or favors, Jainism teaches that liberation comes through one's own efforts in following the three jewels: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. The liberated souls (Tirthankaras) are revered as guides and exemplars, but they do not intervene to grant worldly wishes.
Thus, praying in Jainism is more about inner transformation and seeking guidance to overcome passions and karmic bondage, rather than expecting God to fulfill specific requests.
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