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===**Language** === ===The original language of the jains is Ardhamagadhi. A generous percentage of their sacred scriptures are written in Ardhamagadhi. However, when sanskrit became the elite language, the jains spoken language evovled into this dominant language. The books of jainism are written in the vernacular dialect. Other dialects they speak include Maharashtri and Sauraseni. ===


===**Beliefs** === ==="Samyag darshan jnana charitrani moksha margah." This brief statement is the building block to jainism. In english it simply means, the right faith, right knowledge, and right action. This quote comes from a sacred scripture called the Tattvartha-Sutra. Although a majority of scripture doesn't come from this book, it is still the most authoritive book of jainism. Just as christians are expected to follow the 10 comandments, they are expect to follow 5 principles included in this scripture. They include, speaking truth or avoiding falsehood, to not steal from others, remaining sexually monogamous to one spouse, and to keep detached from people, places, and things. All of these principles are followed due to their strong belief in karma. Their karma is a little different then most peoples beliefs on karma. They believe that through their lives, nonliving matter sticks to their souls and decides their fate. For example a violent action would result in the largest accumulation of nonliving matter.Thus, they strive for inactivity and nonviolence in their quest for a pure and karma free life. ===


===**Values** === ===Becuase of jainism's strive for a nonviolent life, they value every living organism. They value everything from bacteria, animals, plants and humans. This great value for life is apparent in their nonviolence toward these living organisms. They value truth and the five major events in the life of Mahavira which include conception, birth, renunciation, enlightenment, and final release at death. Their religion is also very important to them. Most jain's strive very hard to follow their religion. Since they value their religion so greatly, they also value knowledge. They study and read scripture in order to gain more knowledge. ===


===**Behaviors** === ===Jain’s have a unique way of living life due to their strong beliefs. This is especially true when it comes to their belief of non- violence to all living organisms. Because of this, they follow a strictly vegetarian diet. It also influences some serious followers to wear face masks. This is to prevent inhaling any small organisms which would be violent to the organism. It is also common for jain's to dress in white robes to represent the pure life they aim for. They often pray and worship in groups like the one shown to the right. ===

**Changes in Culture**  <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Changes in culture affect the jain’s society greatly. For one, the change in the dominant language caused them to change their language. As the article we read before states, changing someones language can change the way they think. Changing their language may have changed the way the think and see the world. Another change in culture that may have affected their society is the impact of other religions. Some families may celebrate other holidays such as Christmas due to the days they have off work.

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=== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**"Jain World."** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">//**Welcome to Jainworld - Jainism Global Resource Center - Jain Community, Jainism, Jain Temple, Tirtha, Prayers,ï¿½jainism, Jain Religion**// <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**. Jains Global Resource Center. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.jainworld.com/education/senior23.asp>.** === === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**This source was important because it demonstrated the basic beliefs of janism. It also included quotes from the** Tattvartha-Sutra. ===

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===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 32px;">"Jainism, Jain Religion India." // A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety ::Indianchild.com //. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.indianchild.com/jainism.htm>. === ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 8.33333px; line-height: 32px;">This website gave gave a large amount of information of their believes. It also gave information on their values. ===

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===__<span style="color: #474e49; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 29px;">"The Jains." // The Middle East Journal // 57.3 (2003): 530. // Student Resource Center - Gold //. Web. 27 Jan. 2011 __===

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===__<span style="color: #474e49; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 29px;">"BRIEF: Seminar to revive book on Jainism." // Hindustan Times // [New Delhi, India] 19 Nov. 2010. // InfoTrac Newsstand //. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. __===