Jain flag

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The flag of Jainism has five colours: red, yellow, white, green and dark blue. These five colours represent the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi (five supreme beings). It also represents the five main vows, which are small as well as great: White – represents the arihants, souls who have conquered all passions (anger, attachments, aversion) and have attained omniscience and eternal bliss through self-realisation. It also denotes peace or ahiṃsā (non-violence ). Red – represents the Siddha, souls that have attained salvation and truth. It also denotes satya (truthfulness) Yellow – represents the acharya the Masters of Adepts. The colour also stands for achaurva (non-stealing). Green – represents the upadhyaya (adepts), those who teach scriptures to monks. It also signifies brahmacharya (chastity). Black – represents the Jain ascetics. It also signifies aparigraha (non-possession). #flag #Jain