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Followers of mahavira were known as?
jains
What is Jain religion's important day of the week?
Jains consider Friday to be the most important day of the week. This is because the last tirthankara, Mahavira, is believed to have attained nirvana on this day. Jains often fast, meditate, and visit temples on Fridays to pay homage to Mahavira.
Why are Mahavira's followers kniwn as jains?
Mahavira was a sage and spiritual leader in ancient India who propounded a religious philosophy based on non-violence and compassion. His followers became known as Jains, derived from the Sanskrit word "Jina" meaning conqueror, as they aimed to conquer their inner passions and attain spiritual liberation. Jains follow a strict code of ethics and practice asceticism to minimize harm to all living beings.
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.
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.
Who was Mahavira's wife?
The name of Vardhman Mahavira's daughter was "PRIYADARSHANA"
Which thirthankhara is mahavira?
Mahavira was the last Tirthankara.
What is the religion based in the teachings of Mahavira?
Jainism is a religion based on the teachings of Mahavira, an ancient Indian spiritual leader. Jainism emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa), truth, non-attachment, and spiritual liberation through self-discipline and self-realization.
When did mahavira died?
Mahavira died at the age of 72.
Which varna was Mahavira?
Mahavira's varna was Kshatriya, or warrior.
What is namr of place in mahavira?
Mahavira was born in Kundulpur district
How many gods do the jains have?
== == In theory, Jains do not worship deities, they contemplate on the 24 Tirthankaras (a bit like Buddhas) such as Mahavira and Parshvanath. However, many ordinary Jains often pray to Hindu deities and a lot of Jain temples will often be decorated with images of minor Hindu deities such as Saraswati (the Hindu Goddess of learning).
