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What is one difference between Jainism and Hinduism?
in jasinism you are forbidden to eat potato, onion & garlic. While majority of Hindus are allowed to eat this. Also thoughts of Diksha and suffering to get Ultimate state exist in jainism.
What is the adjective for Jainism?
The noun Jainism is a proper noun (a religion or belief). The usual adjunct and adjective form is Jain (e.g. Jain identity), and this is also the name applied to followers (Jains).
Is the belief of the Three Jewels hinduism or buddhism?
It is Buddhism however the triple jewel is also in Jainism and Taoism metaphorically
How many people practice Jainism?
jainism is basically practised in India. There are approx. 80 lac followers of jainism i.e. 8 millions
How is yoga practiced ny hindus?
Followers of Hinduism practice yoga to attain better health & mental status. Also they practice yoga to attain Moksha (liberation) .
What is the belief in riencarnation called?
The belief in reincarnation doesnt have a name for itself, this belief is a central idea in a majority of Indian religious traditions: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. The idea is also fundamental with some Greek philosophers and religions as well as other religions such as Druidism, Spiritism, and Eckankar. And the belief of reincarnation is world wide.
What does Hinduism diffused to?
with time Hinduism diffused into many sub beliefs such as shaivism, vaishnavisma nd shaktism. Hinduism also dissolved in smaller belief and faiths such as jainism and shikkhism.
How many places do hindus celebrate?
According to popular belief Hindu people go to temple to celebrate. But they also celebrate festivals inside their homes.
What are the sacred writings of the hindus called?
The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and these are the scriptures of Svetambara Jainism. Mahavira's disciples compiled his words into texts or sutras, and memorized them to pass on to future generations.
Why do some Hindus believe that they should always speak the truth?
According to Hindu belief system it is a sin not to speak truth. Truth is also known as (satyam)
In what ways can persons of no religious persuasion benefit from the study of Hindu spirituality?
Hindus believe that divinity is in all life; practically this means that Hindus respect all life - many Hindus are vegetarian. Many people could benefit from such respect. Yoga also comes from Hinduism which many non-believers practice.
How many religions seeks enlightenment through reincarnation?
3 certainly do. Buddhism - which has the central dogma of continual reincarnation on the search for enlightenment. Jainism also seeks enlightenment through reincarnation, which holds that all life is sacred and that life is cyclical. Hence adherents of Jainism eat no meat and avoid violence to any animals (insects included) as they may be reincarnated as an animal. Hindus are also firm proponents of enlightenment through reincarnation.
