Shastras and Agams mention many kings who accepted Jainism. Some were actually Jains and some were great patrons of Jainism.
The two most famous kings who accepted Jainism include King Shrenik (King Bimbisara) and King Chandragupta Maurya.
Jain Saraogi are the "sharavak" (Listeners) who were inspired by the teachings of Jain Religion or Jainism. Saraogi were not the original or native followers of the Jainism. They attended the religious ceremonies of Jain along with the followers of Jain religion and got influenced by it and started following the religion. Jain Saraogi's are Swetambar as well as Digamber. Though many of the Saraogi call themselves "Agarwals - followers of King Agrasen , a sub-caste and branch of hinduism.
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Yes, Jain religion a minority. Jainism is an independent religion, not a branch of any other religion. Jains do not believe in Hindu god, Jain do not believe in Veds & Hindu Purans, nothing is common from religious point of view. Every religion whose follower are not in majority are treated as minority.
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Jain is a religion indigenous to India. Castes are ancient Hindu classifications that were once used to restrict social mobility and human rights.
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No, but do not try it around people of the Jain religion in India.
Jainism is most probably an Indian religion. (Jain roots have also been found in South Asia and parts of Central Asia.) Jains believe it to be an eternal religion, with no origin, or without any founder.
You can find the best Jain food in Chicago at restaurants that specialize in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, such as Uru-Swati, Arya Bhavan, and Khyber Pass. These restaurants offer a variety of Jain-friendly dishes that adhere to the dietary restrictions of the Jain religion.