As per Jainism, ethics is essential to root out karma and to gain liberation of the soul. Here is a short essay on the ethical path and moral principles governing life of Jains. Jainism places great emphasis on the Tri Ratna Shradha as common to all the three principles of samyak drishti (right vision), samyaka jnana (right knowledge) and samyak charitra (right conduct). Shradha ensures that one has a firm conviction with regard to the doctrine of Jainism. Perfect faith can result only from perfect knowledge. Starting with partial faith, the disciple learns further about the Jaina teachings and his faith is strengthened. Samyaka Jnana has reference to the epistemological aspects and the kinds of knowledge – mediate and immediate – that can be gained. The soul in its intrinsic nature possesses infinite faith, knowledge and power. However, these characteristics are obscured in bound souls due to the presence of karma, which is the effect of the deeds of the soul. Right conduct sets