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Jainism

This ancient religion from India aims a divine consciousness and prescribes a direction of non-violence to all forms of living beings. The philosophy and practice relies primarily on self-effort in moving the soul up the spiritual ladder.

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Why is jainism the best religion in the world?

This would be your opinion, but Jainism is occult, therefore religions such as Islam and Christianity wouldn't agree. Naturally, Catholics will say Catholicism is the best. Muslims will say Islam, Jews would say Judaism, etc.

Do Hindu's drink alcohol?

Some branches of Hinduism do not allow alcohol, but most have no specific prohibition on it.

Is the Jain religion a minority?

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.

How old is jainism?

Jainism was founded sometime between the 6th and 9th century.

What is the term for when a religion rules a state?

A theocracy; for example, the Vatican City, Israel and Iran are, or show aspects of being, theocratic.

What are the fasting rules in detail for Jain Athai?

Drink only boiled water if desired for the period of paryushan.

Why don't jainisms eat meat?

Because they love life all life Answer: Buddhists are not all vegetarians. In some countries such as Tibet where there was not a lot of food Buddhists ate meat regularly. In addition if a Buddhist is offered any type of food he is required to eat it. The Buddha himself supposedly dies after eating tainted pork offered to him. He is constrained however from eatin the flesh of raptors and carnivores. He cannot require that an animal be slaughtered for his meal.

How does Jainism differ from Hinduism?

Jainism differs from Hinduism in so many ways. According to Jainism every individual can get rid of his karma and become God.

Unlike Hinduism which has monopolized God who reappear in every dark times.

Who are jainism as human beings?

according to Jainism all Human is potential to be a God. In all religion before including Buddhism has left space for some one more perfect in future. In Jainism is completed the circle of 24 God and forecast future chovisi means new round of God. Here really means every Human is potential to be per fact God if he control all bondage of Karma including PURE FOOD HABIT which was missing in all religion before Jainism . But it was indicated in Bible and Krishna that what is pure nonviolence food.

Do Jains have to be ascetics?

no it is not necessarily to be ascetics in Jainism

Who were some famous followers of Jainism?

God Shiva is famous followers of hindusim..

Is jainism polythesis or monothesis?

Yes, Hinduism too is a monotheistic religion. It too is based on the theory of One God. The many personal Gods that the Hindu's worship example: Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesh etc.) represent aspects or subsets (knowledge and wisdom, respectively) of the One Supreme God.

They are presented as personifications so that people can meditate and focus on certain specific attributes of the Infinite. For the mind to concentrate on the formless infinite is difficult, a picture helps bridge the gap.

The Vedas proclaim "Ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti" - God is One whom the sages call by various names.

Why did Jainism and Buddhism spread quickly throughout India?

Jainism and Buddhism spread quickly through India because they offered equality. The previous social system was the caste system, and so when Buddhism and Jainism were introduced, it was most popular among the poor, because it offered a chance to be equal to the wealthy. They were also popular among women.

In the jain religion why do they not eat meat?

Non-violenceis one of the core principlesof Jainism. Jains do respect all living being(including all animals).Killingthem to gain meat, is against Jainprinciples.

Are Jains vegans?

Not necessarily, though many are. It is not required, but it would be indubitably hypocritical for a Jain not to be vegan.

The answer is complicated, and is equatable to this question, "Can I be Catholic and also be prochoice and believe in divorce?" That would violate some of Catholicism's central principles, but if that hypothetical person says they are Catholic there is not much anyone could (or should) do about it. Religion is personal and can only be followed as that individual sees as best fit.

The central tenet of Jainism is ahimsa, or nonviolence. To support the slaughter and exploitation of animals, which one is invariably doing if not vegan, would be violating everything Jainism stands for. Some Jains are even fruitarians. Many will brush paths clear before walking, to prevent killing insects. Some refuse to drive because of the insects that will be killed on impact with the windshield.

What is asceticism in jainism?

asceticism is the self-denial. Jains believe in an ascetic life of denying physical pleasure, putting your body through rigorous exercise and meditation. Jains also vow non-injury of life and take great strides not to even crush an insect as they walk.

Which varna was Mahavira?

Mahavira's varna was Kshatriya, or warrior.

What is the fullform of jain?

All those people who follow Jainism are referred to as Jain. There is no specific full-form of the word Jain. However, the word comes from another word Jina which means 'the conqueror'.

What is the origin of the Jews?

The answer to this question lies in whether or not there is any evidence for the biblical accounts of Jewish history, for, if true in any kind of factual sense, there would be expected to be some evidence. Even if, as some archeologists have stated, we only have a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of the possible evidence, we do nevertheless have some.

Overall, the view of history which says that the Jews originated from Abraham, through Isaac and Jacob, this view being faithfully handed down in the same way that other historical details were handed down and then recorded and edited by Moses and later others, is amply supported by factual discoveries, which coincidentally refute other views previously held to be factual.

Abraham is the father of Judaism because he was the first to believe in one God. When God commanded him to leave his country he became an Avrit or Hebrew (emigrant). His grandson Jacob had an incident with an angel which changed his name to Israel (means one who wrestles with God) ... This became the name of the nation under Moses.

Years later, a civil war in Israel divided the land into two: Israel (north) and Judea (south). The people of Judea were known as Judeans which linguistically evolved into Jews.

Why jains does not brinjal?

jains avoid eating brinjal at it is considered jimikand or underground food

What is the common thread that runs between Islam Buddhism Christianity Hinduisms Judaism Jainism Sikhism and Chinese?

There isn't one, because "Chinese" is not a religion. If you remove Chinese from that list, then the common thread is that they are all religions.