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About four million people follow Jainism
Yes jainism have many holy books.One of them is Kalpa Sutra
Buddhism and Jainism share similar beliefs in non-violence, karma, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation. Both religions emphasize the importance of leading a virtuous and ethical life, and both reject the caste system and ritualistic practices. Additionally, both Buddhism and Jainism advocate for the practice of meditation as a means to attain enlightenment.
In the age of Mahavir, Jainism was known as "Jin Sashan" which would roughly translate to "Jainism" itself, because 23 other Tirthankaras had preceded Mahavir and spread the principles of Jainism. In the age of Mahavir, his parents and many others were already following Jainism propagated by Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism.
Like Buddhists, Jains do not worship a Creator God, but, believe in various non-creator deities.
Influence of Jainism on Indian culture has been on many aspects. Language and Literature, architecture, temples, sculpture, painting, philosophy have all been influenced by Jainism. the practice of the jainism is very much in evry area of india
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