Vonn secures downhill World Cup title
Vonn has a 197-point lead over Riesch at the top of the overall World Cup standings going into the finals in Garmisch-Partenkirchen next week. "It is a relief for me to win this title here," said Vonn. "There is still a lot to come up. ...
Jainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that began in the sixth century BC, around the same time as Buddhism. Jains get their name from the jinas. Jinas are spiritual conquerors who have achieved liberation and perfection. Among the jinas there are twenty-four spiritual leaders who are called tirthankaras, the last one being Mahavira. Mahavira is usually considered to be the founder of Jainism.
Jainism contains some Hindu concepts such as karma and reincarnation, but rejects the scriptures, the idea of a god who created everything, and the caste system. The goal of life, according to Jainism, is to reach liberation by living a life of purification and discipline. Jainism emphasizes complete non-violence and a peaceful, disciplined life for monks. The rituals of Jainism focus on images and mantras.
Jainism consists of two major sects: Digambara and Svetambara. The two sects came to be when the chief of the Jain monks foresaw a period of famine and lead about 12,000 people to southern India; these people came to be known as the Digambaras. The people who stayed where they were came to be known as the Svetambaras.
Jains believe in reincarnation; their souls take different living forms in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The only way to end this cycle is to get rid of karma that is on ones souls. This is the ultimate goal of Jainism. Once this goal is reached ones soul can rest I Nirvana forever.
The way in which someone can get rid of karma is by following the five principles. One must protect all life, one must speak the truth, one must not steal, one must not commit adultery, and one must limit one’s possessions. By following these principles, one will get rid of karma and be able to go to Nirvana.
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North in trouble as Nayar gets double ton
Nayar and Ramesh Powar then stitched together a 197-run partnership. With the track hardly offering any assistance, the bowlers seemed to have given up the fight and were waiting for the batsmen to make mistakes. ...Nayar hits double ton, West Zone consolidate position
Rajkot, Jan 27 (PTI) Abhishek Nayar cracked double ton and shared a 197-run partnership for the eighth wicket with another centurion Romesh Powar as West Zone amassed a mammoth 769 in first innings against North Zone on the second day ...