Svetambara Jain Views of Shame

Statement of Research : Himanshu Jain

Computer systems form an integral part of our day to day life and are increasingly being used in safety critical applications such as automobiles and medical devices. Building robust and correct computer systems is a complex and challenging task. I am broadly interested in developing techniques and tools that allow us to build reliable computer systems. Most computer systems are developed by me...

Glycemic management during Jain fasts

This review describes the various fasts observed by adherents of the Jain religion. It attempts to classify them according to their suitability for people with diabetes and suggests appropriate regime and dose modification for those observing these fasts. The review is an endeavor to encourage rational and evidence-based management in this field of diabetology.

On shame, shame-depression, and other depressions.

Running head: MORAL SHAME AND IMAGE SHAME 1 Two faces of group-based shame: Moral Shame and Image Shame differentially predict positive and negative orientations to ingroup wrongdoing

This paper proposes distinctions between guilt and two forms of shame: guilt arises from a violated norm and is characterised by a focus on specific behaviour; shame can be characterised by a threatened social image (Image Shame) or a threatened moral essence (Moral Shame). Applying this analysis to group-based emotions, three correlational studies are reported, set in the context of atrocities...

21 aug 2014 Pushpa Jain

Mandsaur district forms the Northern projection of Madhya Pradesh. It lies between the parallels of 23 45’50” to 25 02’55” North latitude and between the meridians of 74 42’30”to 75 50’20” East longitude. The district extends for about 142 km. from North to South and 124 km. from east to West. The district lies on the Malwa plateau. The top cover consists of black cotton soil which is ideal for...