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2) Syadvad, Anekantvada, Nyayavada are also the unique
features of Jainism.

Syadvada and Anekantvada mean having a broad outlook and
to eliminate a one-sided narrow outlook, while Nyayavada
means considering one thing from different perspectives, for
e.g. Gyana Nyaya- Kriya Nyaya, Shabda Nyaya-Artha Nyaya,
Dravya Nyaya-Paryaya Nyaya, etc. Jain religion deeply
considers these angles.

3) Karma Vigyana is also Jainism’s exemplary
characteristic.

The 8 different karmas like Gyanavarniya, Darshanavarniya,
etc. and its subtypes alongwith the difference in various
processes like Bandha- Udaya- Udirana- Sanbramana-
Udvantana, Apvartana- Upshamana and Kshapana that act on
these karmas are shown only by this Jain religion.

4) The process of climbing the 14 Gunasthanakas is
demonstrated only in Jainism.

5) Only Jainism can depict the real universe i.e. the 14 Rajlok
which includes the Adholok (the lower world i.e. hell),
the Urdhva Lok (the upper world i.e. heaven) and the
Madhya Lok (the middle world where humans and animals
dwell).
6) The descrption of the 9 tatvas i.e. 9 elements (Jiva – Ajiva
– Punya – Papa – Bandha – Nirjara – Aashrara – Samvana
and Moksha) is Jainism’s monopoly.

7) Only Jainism can truly value the importance of
Samyakdarshana (right faith).

8) Also, only this supreme religion can show the priceless
path of Virati. (i.e. stopping the inflow of sins) It means

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