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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). He lived more than 5 00 000 years ago.
even though jains do believe that... many people believe it is a man named mahavira ( not to be confused with nirvana- a state of perfect peace)
Mahavir is correct answer but first answer said that Mahavir is 24th Thirthnkar but in real meaning he started the Jain philoshophy and 1st Lord Rishabha is Final stage of mahavir. In Jainism perfact God has 24 steps to climb to top. There are not 24 Thirtankar but one God has 24 steps to climb.
The Mahavir is not perticular person but any one who has self realization(Maha=Big and Vir=person). This Philoshophy started 2500 years ago but perfactly practice and proved only 110 years ago by Shrimad Rajchandra. For more write to me?
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∙ 13y agoJainism was started by the first Tirthankar or the Ford maker "lord Rishabh dev" also known as "Lord Aadinath".many thousands of years back..in his line there were 23 more "Tirthankars" of which 24th and last one was "lord Mahavir"[599-527 BC]...Jainism is the oldest religion in the world, even older to Hinduism and the mother of Buddhism.
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∙ 12y agoIndia
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Jainism is a sect of what religion?
Jainism is a religion, not a part of any other religion
Where did the minority religion jainism start?
The oldest surviving records of Jainism are from the 9th Century BC and name Parshvanath to be the 23rd Tirthkankara (teacher) of Jainism so the religion was around a long time before that. The founder of this religion was Mahavira who borned in 599 B.C. - 627 B.C. in India.
Is Jainism a worldwide religion?
yes jainism is followed worldwide
What was the Mauryan empires religion?
Buddhism, Jainism
What civilization founded jainism?
The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.
Is Jainism a pessimistic religion?
no...
Which religion is like Jainism?
buddhaism
Is the jainism is the oldest of all religion?
Jainism is not the oldest religion of the world. Animism and Hinduism have been cited as the oldest religions of the world.
Who was credited for developing the religion of Jainism in 500 BC in India?
Mahavira is considered the founder of Jainism.
What is the dominant religion among Hispanics?
Jainism
Which religion is more in the world?
Of course its jainism
What religion treats animals the best?
Jainism.
