The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India, Volume 1

by R. V. Russell

List of Paragraphs

• [1. Numbers and distribution.]
• [2. The Jain religion. Its connection with Buddhism.]
• [3. The Jain tenets. The Tirthakars.]
• [4. The transmigration of souls.]
• [5. Strict rules against taking life.]
• [6. Jain sects.]
• [7. Jain ascetics.]
• [8. Jain subcastes of Banias.]
• [9. Rules and customs of the laity.]
• [10. Connection with Hinduism.]
• [11. Temple and car festival.]
• [12. Images of the Tirthakārs.]
• [13. Religious observances.]
• [14. Tenderness for animal life.]
• [15. Social condition of the Jains.]