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Jainism was founded by Vardhamana, or otherwise known as Mahavira, in 6th century BC. He founded Jainism in India. He apparently founded Jainism as a response to the Verdic Religion, which required animal sacrifices. Jainism main belief is non-injury to all living organisms, or ahimsa. There is not a main god that created everything, but there are minor gods for different parts of life.
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∙ 13y agoJains do believe that there is no real founder of Jainism as it is an eternal religion. They have 24 tirthankaras of whom Lord Rishabha is considered to be the first one and is accounted as the founder and preacher of Jainism in this kaal (jain division of time).
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∙ 9y agoAccording to Jains, Jainism is an eternal religion, it has no founder. 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. He lived about 50,000 years ago.
However, some historians believe that Jainism originated about 2000 years ago and was 'propagated' by 23rd Tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about his birth. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and some people also believe him to be the founder of Jainism.
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∙ 13y agoRishabha is considered as the first Tritankara (Jain guru) but popularity of this religion soared only with the 24 Thtritankara-Vardhamana Mahavira.
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∙ 9y agoLord MAhavira founded the jain community in 550 B.C.
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Who was the jains founder?
Jainism was founded by Rishabh dev.
Who is the real founder of jainism?
Jains do believe that there is no real founder of Jainism as it is an eternal religion. They have 24 tirthankaras of whom Lord Rishabha is considered to be the first one and is accounted as the founder and preacher of Jainism in this kaal (jain division of time). However, some of the modern historians believe that Lord Parshwnath (23rd Tirthankar of Jains) was the founder of Jainism.
Who find Jainism?
Jains do believe that there is no real founder of Jainism as it is an eternal religion. They have 24 tirthankaras of whom Lord Rishabha is considered to be the first one and is accounted as the founder and preacher of Jainism in this kaal ( according to jain division of time).
What do Jains call their god?
Jains call their god Tirthankar.
What are jainism people called?
They're called Jains.
Do jains believe in god?
Jains have different deities, the most important ones, being tirthankaras.
How do the principles of ahimsa shape life for jains?
the principles of the jains are the nonviolence.
Is digamber jains Buddhists?
Digamber Jains are not Buddhists. Digamber is a sect of Jainism.
Why jains does not brinjal?
jains avoid eating brinjal at it is considered jimikand or underground food
What do jains do when near insects?
Jains gently sweep the street as they walk to remove insects from their path.
Who do Jains follow?
Jains have many Gods like in Hinduism however, their main God is Lord Mahavir.
Do jains drink milk?
Jains consume milk. Even most milk products are also consumed by Jains. Jainagams do not find any defect in consuming milk and most milk products.
