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Old 03-06-2009, 06:18 PM
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What is the end result of the Jain faith? Is there a "heaven," so to speak? Or reincarnation until a Misha state is achieved, as in Hinduism?
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:18 PM
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In Jainism, a soul which becomes liberated is known as a Siddha.
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Old 03-15-2009, 07:18 PM
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They believe in 30 heavens and 7 hells. The heavens are where celestial beings dwell and the hells are places of punishment (apparently for the time in between lives). They believe Misha can be achieved through enlightenment, which can be attained only through asceticism.
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Old 03-20-2009, 07:18 PM
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The goal of Jain Dharma is to reach a state of "Kevala J?ana," which means 'perfect knowledge.' Upon attaining this, one obtains 'Misha' and becomes free of the cycle of rebirths and will not suffer through any additional "Kalchakra," or 'time cycle.' 'Siddha' is the term that describes a person that has reached 'Misha.'

Jains believe that the universe and time is infinite and continues forever. Time is divided into cycles; at the beginning of each the world is reverted to a sort of primal state in where there is no knowledge or religion. People can escape this cycle by obtaining enlightenment: "Kevala J?ana"

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Old 03-21-2009, 07:18 PM
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I'm more of a follower of Jayne, the hero on Canton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgX-7ebLOdw

Please forgive my silliness.
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