The Heart of Jainism

Where Soul Meets Science.

A fresh, contemporary introduction to Jain wisdom through stories and conversations that connect ancient principles with ecology, mental wellness, leadership, conscious living, and the inner experience of pranahuti.

By Kamlesh D. Patel (Daaji) · Global Guide of Heartfulness · Padma Bhushan awardee

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Key highlights

Profound Wisdom, Made Simple

Connects ahimsa, (non-violence) aparigraha (non-attachment) and anekantavada (many-sidedness) with real-life issues.

Karma, meditation, liberation

Explores karma, dhyana (meditation) and kaivalya (liberation) as a practical path of inner transformation, not merely philosophy.

Philosophy meets practice

Bridges Jain wisdom with Heartfulness meditation and pranahuti (yogic Transmission) for direct inner experience.

Relevant to modern life

Applies Jain principles to ecology, mental wellness, leadership, relationships, and conscious living.

A Timeless Message for Today's Generation

Daaji has revealed that the profound, timeless, and ageless principles of Jainism are so easy for today's youth to understand and live by. He has done so with such humanity and grace, helping us grasp the spirit behind them. The book also points to a practical path through meditation and inner experience, including the role of yogic Transmission, or Pranahuti, so that these principles can be directly experienced and applied in daily life.

~ Shri Chetanya Kumar Kashyap ji

Hon'ble Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Madhya Pradesh

What You'll Learn from This Book

Rishabha Dev as a guide. A civilizational figure who brought material progress and spiritual growth into harmony, offering a model for responsible living amid change.

Meditation as meeting point. Where Jain ethical depth meets Heartfulness practice and direct inner experience.

Pranahuti (yogic Transmission). The subtle support for meditation and inner growth that links Heartfulness to an ancient stream of practice.

Ethics in dialogue with science. Ecology, neuroscience, atomism and consciousness, revealing Jain wisdom's intellectual relevance today.

Spiritual growth as inner transformation. Truthfulness, compassion, contentment and generosity arise naturally when the heart is refined through practice.

About the Author

Kamlesh D. Patel

Global Guide of Heartfulness | Padma Bhushan Awardee | Environmentalist

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President of the Shri Ram Chandra Mission and fourth in a century-old lineage of spiritual teachers.
Global Ambassador of Peacebuilding and Faith in the Commonwealth, 2024.
Former New York pharmacist, now guiding seekers worldwide with a practical, scientific approach to spirituality.
Led the transformation of barren land into a lush green expanse at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Heartfulness headquarters near Hyderabad.

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