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Nonviolence, or ahimsa, was a central principle in Jainism that affected the daily lives of Jains in ancient India. Jains followed strict vegetarian diets, as they believed in minimizing harm to all living beings. They also practiced nonviolence in their actions and thoughts, avoiding harm or injury to any living creature. This influenced their occupations, relationships, and choices in their daily activities.
yes it is an extreme non-violent religion. But many non-Jains have a misunderstanding about the religion, describing it as self-mortification.
Jains call their god Tirthankar.
They're called Jains.
Jains have different deities, the most important ones, being tirthankaras.
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.It is widely accepted that Lord Adinath practiced and propagated this religion in most major parts of South Asia. However, recent evidences have been found which extend this region to even the parts of Central Asia. So, nothing can be told very surely about the correct origins of Jainism.Still, Jains do believe that Jainism originated (for this time frame) in India.
Digamber Jains are not Buddhists. Digamber is a sect of Jainism.
jains avoid eating brinjal at it is considered jimikand or underground food
Jains gently sweep the street as they walk to remove insects from their path.
Jains have many Gods like in Hinduism however, their main God is Lord Mahavir.
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.
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