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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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What year jainism founded?
it was founded in 550 BC in the Jainism
What civilization founded jainism?
The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.
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Jainism was founded sometime between the 6th and 9th century.
Why was jainism formed?
Jainism was founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against hinduism.
Who was the jains founder?
Jainism was founded by Rishabh dev.
Where was jainism founded?
India by first tirthankar Rushabhdev.
What major religion was founded by Mahavira in the sixth century?
Jainism
Who is founder of jainism?
Lord MAhavira founded the jain community in 550 B.C.
When was Jainism founded?
jainism was founded by first thirthankar adinath (rishabdev) times immemorial. its very wrong to intrept that it was mahaveera. the fact is mahaveer was last thirthakar (24th) who carried over the mantle till the next thirthankara will incarnate on the earth.
Does Hinduism derive from jainism?
no Jainism is a slightly smaller branch that was actually derived from Hinduism or at least we think... Both religions were founded at roughly the same time and it is still unknown who founded Hinduism and thus, unknown about who founded Jainism. However, what we do know is that one of the most early, remote Indian religions called Vedism was definitely founded way before the two so it is most likely that they both derived after Vedism established and both are a probable branch of Vedism which has gone on to become gargantuan faiths; even bigge than Vedism itself!
Which two religions began in south Asia?
Four major religions were founded in South Asia: HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, SIKHISM, and JAINISM.
Does jainism have a deity?
Jainism has no deities.
In the age of mahavira jainism was called as?
Jin Sashan was names for jainism in the age of jainism
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 is the Jainism popuation?
The Jainism population has about 43,000,000 Jains.
What is the place of Jainism in the world?
universe is the place of jainism
Who is the founder of the Jainism religion?
Mahavira was the founder of Jainism.
How Jainism developed from Hinduism?
Jainism did not develop from Hinduism.
Why Jainism ended?
DO YOU KNOW Jainism IS VERY BAD
Is Jainism hierarchical or autonomous?
jainism is hierarchically followed
What is the religion based in the teachings of Mahavira?
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What are the founders of different religion?
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How did the popularity of Jainism decline?
Popularity of Jainism never declined.
When Jainism relogion began?
Jainism began in1204 b.c
