Definitions for: alok

Alok (Javanese for "shout") is a style of singing used in Javanese gamelan. It is generally performed by the gerong. It consists of short phrases (usually vowels) of indeterminate pitch, inserted especially at certain places in the colotomic structure of the piece.
He is the least interesting amongst the trio. He desperately wants to study well and get a decent job to overcome the poverty of his family. He is a sensitive person.
Region beyond this realm.

Definitions for: jain

relating to or characteristic of Jainism; "Jain gods"
(jainism) sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
Java APIs for Integrated Networks (JAIN) is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. Originally, JAIN stood for Java APIs for Intelligent Network. ...
The traditional Jain cuisine is completely vegetarian and also excludes onions and garlic like the shojin-ryori cuisine of Japan. This is also called 'satvic' because onions and garlic are regarded to be tamasic.
a follower of Jainism; of or pertaining to Jainism
(Jainism) A religion and philosophy, originating in India, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to progress the soul towards divine consciousness
(Jainism) (Jaina) An ancient non-Vedic religion of India made prominent by the teachings of Mahavira ("great hero"), ca 500 bce. The Jain Agamas teach reverence for all life, vegetarianism and strict renunciation for ascetics. ...
(JAINISM) (Sanskrit, jainas: "saint"): A major religion originating in India that has some similarity to Buddhism. ...
(Jainism) (pronounced /ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm/), self-named Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion with origins in Hinduism. The Jains, although a small minority in India now, have continued to sustain the shraman (श्रमण) tradition. ...
(Jainism) ( /ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm/) is an Indian religion that prescribes pacifism and a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Jianism was established by Lord Mahavira. ...
(Jainism) A religion founded by Nataputta, who was a royal clan of the Nata tribe in ancient India at the time of Shakyamuni. Its basic doctrine is non-materialistic atheism.
(Jainism) An Indian religion that emphasises asceticism and the perfectibility of the human soul. Jainism teaches the doctrine of reincarnation and denies the existence of a Supreme Being.
(Jainism) Islamic comparative religion,a part of the Islamic studies, is the study of religions in the view of Islam. ... Jainism and Islam While Islam is one of the largest religions, Jainism is one of the smallest. ...
(Jainism) Religion which originated in the same age as Buddhism. Founded in 500BC BY Mahavira, the 24^th Tirthankara (teacher). The Jainism arose from a protest movement against the Hindu priests and their exaggerated rituals. The Jainism rejected the caste system as well. ...
(Jainism) This is the oldest ascetic religious tradition. It was founded in the sixth century BCE by Mahavira (599-527 BCE). Its 4 million followers are located mainly in India. They believe in karma, in reincarnation, and in avoiding violence. Janists limit earthly attachments.
(Jainism) To be written. Currently see the following link for s description of the religion, and this one for a brief history.
(Jainism) a religion of India originating in the 6th century B·C· and teaching liberation of the soul by right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct. (see Glossary Osho)
Jainism is a dharmic religion and philosophy originating in Ancient India. The Jains follow the teachings of Tirthankaras. The 24th Tirthankara Lord Mahavira lived in ca. 6th century BC.
(Jains) The designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror.)
1) Of, or relating to Jainism - the non-Vedic religion of India propagating strict non-violence, asceticism, and karmas as being the only factor responsible for creation and the continuing unfolding events and activities of the world. ...
a member of an Indian religion, originating in or before the sixth century B.C., common among merchants of Gujarat and the north and some agriculturalists in Kanara and Mysore.
Jainism: from the word Jina, meaning "conqueror;" an ancient Indian religious tradition which holds that human beings are called to liberate themselves from their imprisonment in the material world through strict ascetic practices.
A Jate scene taking place in the rain. Also see Symbols of Jate.
Jainism. A religion that was founded in India about 2,500 years ago by Sage Mahavira. Its beliefs are closely related to Hinduism. Jains also believe in karma, moksha and Self Realization. A foremost ideal in Jainism is ahimsa and Jainism enjoins its devotees to be strict vegetarians. ...