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Jainism is an ancient religion which emphasies that every soul is divine and has the potential to become God (Tirthankar). They believe that one must go through many cycles of rebirth to shed their "karmas" and achieve Liberation. Once a divine soul has achieved Liberation, it lives in Moksha forever and experiences divine bliss, knowledge, and power. Jainism believes in many gods. Jains are also vegetarian, so they don't kill animals that could have a soul that is in the process of rebirth within it.
Jainism is believed to be an eternal religion without any particular founder.
Presently, Jainism is mostly practiced in India.
Jainism (also called "Jain Dharma") Is a religion that arose on the Indian subcontinent.
Founder of the religion was "Mahavira" (-"Great hero", real name Vardhamana), Jainism has got its name from the honorific of Mahavira, "Jina" (Sansk. "winner") and came into being at the same time as Buddhism. Jainism has got its origin in Brahmanism (a predecessor of Hinduism).
Followers of Jainism are called "Jaina" (sing.).
The main principles of Jainism are:
Ahimsa; absolute nonviolence against every living creature.
Aparigraha; independence of all useless possession.
Satya; veracity.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Jains is the name used to refer to followers of a religious sect from India. This belief system is referred to as Jainism. This religious sect was formed in protest against the barbaric Vedic (Hindu) rituals and oppressive supremacist traditions (caste system) of their ancestors.
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∙ 13y agoJainism is similar to animism and hinduism. It is a peaceful religion.
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∙ 9y agoJainism proposes that everything has a living soul called a jiva and should not be harmed.
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Who is the founderof jainism?
The founder of Jainism is Mahavira. He is considered to be the last Tirthenkara or teacher of Jainism.
Who believes in Jainism?
Jains believe in Jainism.
What civilization founded jainism?
The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.
What is the Jainism popuation?
The Jainism population has about 43,000,000 Jains.
When jainism began?
Jainism began in1204 b.c
What is the place of Jainism in the world?
universe is the place of jainism
How Jainism developed from Hinduism?
Jainism did not develop from Hinduism.
Why Jainism ended?
DO YOU KNOW Jainism IS VERY BAD
In the age of mahavira jainism was known as?
In the age of Mahavir, Jainism was known as "Jin Sashan" which would roughly translate to "Jainism" itself, because 23 other Tirthankaras had preceded Mahavir and spread the principles of Jainism. In the age of Mahavir, his parents and many others were already following Jainism propagated by Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism.
When Jainism relogion began?
Jainism began in1204 b.c
Is Jainism a worldwide religion?
yes jainism is followed worldwide
Is the jainism the 1st largest?
no jainism comes in the minority not the majority
