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A tirthankara is one who establishes Jain organization after conquering both love and hatred . He shows a fine path to the living beings of the world to be free from ignorance, misery and moha (Worldly happiness)
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What do Jains call their god?
Jains call their god Tirthankar.
Was Mahavira the Founder of Buddhism?
Jains do not account Mahavira as the founder of Jainism. Instead, they believe that Jainism is an eternal religion. However for this time frame (or kaal khand, a unit of time), Lord Rishabadeva, 1st Jain Tirthankar, is considered to have taught Jain values and teachings to common people for the first time (in this kaal khand). Mahavira is the 24th and the last Tirthankar of Jains who simply propagated the religion.
What is samosaran?
The concept of Samosaran - just like Tirthankar-nam-karan - is only available in Jainism and not in any other religion.The creation of samosaran is done by four kinds of Dev (Gods) when a Tirthankar attains Keval Gyan(Complete knowledge). The shape of samosaran is either round or even square. It is of about 8 miles i.e. approx. of 1 yojan. This immensely beautiful development is done so that all and sundry on Earth, sky, water can hear the Tirthankar's speech when they attain keval gyan.
When did Jainism orginate?
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 during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
When was jainism started?
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 during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
What was the start date of jainism?
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 during the very beginning of tritiya kaal or almost 50,000 years ago.Presently, historians do believe that Jainism originated almost 2000 years ago and was propagated by 23rd tirthankar Parshwnath, but no exact date is given about its origin. Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar was born in 6 A.D. and this is also accepted by some people as start date of Jainism. But the research continues in this field to find at least an approximate start date of Jainism and to prove Jain claims of Jainism being an eternal religion.
Is Lord Shiva related to Jainism?
Lord Shiva may be related to Jainism in some way. Some Hindu Puranas say that Shiva is no else than Rishabdeva, first Jain Tirthankar (though there are many differences between the two).
Why was jainism found?
It is believed Jainism was discovered in the present time period (kaal khand) when man began to search for the eternal truth and when man felt the need of attaining Moksha. First Tirthankar of Jains (lord Rishabdeva) renounced the world in quest of this eternal truth only.
Who will become 25th tirthankar of jainism?
answer: 24 tirthakar made complete circle and than it start all over call anant(infinity) chovisi. Means unlimited God.
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.
How did Jainism spread?
jainism has been spread by the 24 Tirthankars in the past, in the present, and will be spreaded in the future also by the Tirthankars. mahavira is the last tirthankar(24th) and has spread the religion most.
Founder of jains?
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.
