Mahavira is the 24th thirthnkar while the first is Adinath which was long time ago.That means Jain philloshophy formed by Mahavira in BC 500' not religion.
Jains do not account Mahavira as the founder of Jainism. Instead, they believe that Jainism is an eternal religion. However for this time frame (or kaal khand, a unit of time), Lord Rishabadeva, 1st Jain Tirthankar, is considered to have taught Jain values and teachings to common people for the first time (in this kaal khand). Mahavira is the 24th and the last Tirthankar of Jains who simply propagated the religion.
According to Jains Jainism is an eternal religion, it has no origin. However, for this time frame (kaal) Lord Adinath is accounted as the first Tirthankar of Jains, he who practiced Jainism, for the first time (in present time frame), in the form which is followed till today during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
According to Jains Jainism is an eternal religion, it has no origin. However, for this time frame (kaal) Lord Adinath is accounted as the first Tirthankar of Jains, he who practiced Jainism, for the first time (in present time frame), in the form which is followed till today during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
According to Jains Jainism is an eternal religion, it has no origin. However, for this time frame (kaal) Lord Adinath is accounted as the first Tirthankar of Jains, he who practiced Jainism, for the first time (in present time frame), in the form which is followed till today during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
During classical era Buddhism grew out of Hinduism. Some other minor Religion such as jainism and shikhism also developed during that time.
During classical era Buddhism grew out of Hinduism. Some other minor Religion such as jainism and shikhism also developed during that time.
During his 13th year of spiritual practice, Mahavira gained knowledge related to his past lives and the nature of the universe. This knowledge helped him deepen his understanding of the cycle of birth and rebirth and the concept of karma, which are key tenets of Jainism.
There are unlikely to be many photographs of Mahavira since he lived during the 9th century (before photography). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavira_(mathematician)
The fourth type of knowledge obtained by Mahavira during his 13th year of quest was called "Clairvoyance" (Avadhi-Jnana). This knowledge allowed him to see and know things happening at great distances and even in other realms of existence.
The following sites show and describe the Jain Symbol 'Universal Jain Emblem' adopted during the 2500th anniversary of the nirvana of Lord Mahavira. http://www.jainworld.com/education/jainsymbol.htm http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jain_hand.svg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jain_Symbols http://www.digambarjainonline.com/know/swastika_index.htm Another useful site for those interested in additional information: http://www.digambarjainonline.com/namo_index.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jain http://churchoflearning.com/worldreligions.aspx
jainism was founded by first thirthankar adinath (rishabdev) times immemorial. its very wrong to intrept that it was mahaveera. the fact is mahaveer was last thirthakar (24th) who carried over the mantle till the next thirthankara will incarnate on the earth.
Islam teaches us to believe in the oneness of Allah and not to associate any partner with Him. Islam also teaches to believe in all the prophets, angels and all the books given to these prophets.