Introduction
JinSwara was founded on 24th August 2017 with a single, clear mission — to digitalize Jainism.
It began as a small but sincere attempt to bring together technology and one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions. At its core, JinSwara is an opportunity for every Jain — and every curious learner — to use their smartphone or computer as a tool for genuine spiritual growth, with almost no effort.
Over the years, JinSwara has grown into a comprehensive ecosystem of platforms and tools including a discussion forum, a physical books directory, video courses, an image library, daily niyam, and much more — all built to make the knowledge and practice of Jainism more accessible in the digital age.
The Problem We Set Out to Solve
We live in a world where the internet has an answer to everything. Train tickets, word definitions, recipes, news — it’s all a search away. Naturally, people turn to the internet when they want to learn about their religion too.
But for Jainism, the internet has long fallen short.
Want to listen to a bhajan while commuting? Looking for the lyrics of a path or bhakti you grew up hearing? Hoping to find a reliable explanation of a Jain philosophical concept? Want a space to ask questions and have meaningful discussions about Jainism?
For years, the honest answer was: you won’t find it easily online.
Search results were either non-existent, inaccurate, scattered across obscure websites, or poorly formatted for mobile. The digitalization of Jainism had not been done with the care, depth, and technical quality it deserved. A tradition as rich and vast as Jainism deserved better.
That gap is what JinSwara was built to fill.
Our Approach
Once, Āchāryakalp Pandit Shri Todarmal Ji was asked why he was writing a Tika (commentary) of the great scripture Shri Gomatasara, when he could simply read and teach it directly.
He replied:
“अन्य जीवों को ग्रन्थ अभ्यास कराने का संयोग दुर्लभ है और यदि संयोग हो तो किन्हीं जीवों का अभ्यास हो पाता है तथा ग्रन्थ की टीका रचने से पारम्परागत अनेक जीवों को अर्थ का ज्ञान होगा।”
(“The opportunity to personally teach the scripture to others is rare, and even when it exists, only a few benefit. But by writing a commentary, the meaning can reach countless souls across generations.”)
This is precisely the spirit behind JinSwara. Just as Pandit Todarmal Ji chose to make knowledge accessible to future generations through writing, JinSwara is a small step toward making the entire breadth of Jain content — bhajans, paths, pujans, scriptures, discussions, and more — accessible to every current and future generation through the internet.
JinSwara is an open source hub for Jainism — free, community driven, and built for the long term.
What JinSwara Offers
Since 2017, JinSwara has grown to include:
JinSwara Forum — A dedicated discussion platform for exploring Jain philosophy, conduct, and community topics
JinWani — A directory of 2200+ physical Jain books connecting readers directly with publishers across India
JinSwara Niyam — A daily vow generator to help practitioners maintain spiritual discipline every day
Bhakti & Path Library — Lyrics and content for bhajans, paths, and pujans
Video Courses & Image Library — Visual and multimedia learning resources
Pathshala Content — Educational material for Jain religious schools
And this is only the beginning. JinSwara continues to grow with new tools and content regularly.
Our Commitments
✅ Free of cost, forever. Every tool and resource on JinSwara is and will remain free.
✅ No advertisements. No distractions, no interruptions while you learn or practice.
✅ Mobile friendly. Every platform is designed to work beautifully on any device.
✅ Easy to use. Built for everyone — from the elderly to the young, from scholars to beginners.
✅ Regularly updated. New content, features, and platforms are added continuously.
Who Is JinSwara For?
JinSwara is for anyone who wants to connect with Jainism — regardless of their age, background, or level of knowledge.
Whether you are a bhajan singer looking for lyrics, a swadhyayi seeking deeper study, a student new to Jain philosophy, a parent looking for pathshala resources, or simply someone curious about this ancient tradition — JinSwara has something meaningful for you.
A Note from the Founders
JinSwara is not a commercial venture. It is a seva — a service to the community and to the tradition. Every feature built, every piece of content added, and every platform launched is driven by one belief: that Jain wisdom belongs to everyone, and technology can help make that a reality.
We are grateful to every contributor, publisher, scholar, and community member who has been part of this journey since 2017. And we remain committed to this mission for every generation to come.
JinSwara — Digitalizing Jainism, one step at a time.