Is it allowed to adopt a dog in Jainism?

There is a vast difference between Attachment and Love. Love is not restricted to just a particular animal but it is for all the living beings in this world. In true sense, Love for a particular animal( eg, a dog) is Attachment and not love .Attac... read more

No, according to Jainism one is not allowed to adopt a dog or any other such cruel animal. Dogs(especially puppies) being cute, adorable, obedient are also cruel by nature. If one wants to adopt any animal, one can adopt Cow, Buffalo or any other cattle. read more

Jainism does not specifically allow or disallow the usage of antibiotics. It is all a matter of individual perception or individual choice. Jainism only says that we should minimise himsa in our day to day life. read more

It is not taken from Jainism and No where related to Jainism, but in general from ancient times, Swastika is a Sanskrit word for good fortune.!! The Nazis officially adopted a red flag with a white circle and black swastika in 1920. read more