The below mentioned article provides an essay on Saivism. The other popular sect of Hinduism is Saivism. Like Vishnu, Siva is also worshipped by the majority of the Hindus. Of course, there had been rivalry between the two sects and each claimed superiority of their own god over the other but differences were mostly reconciled and now both of them [...]
Learn about the comparison between Jainism and Buddhism. Mahavira and Buddha were contemporaries and there was much in common between Buddhism and Jainism. Because of striking resemblances between the two, certain scholars have opined that Jainism owes its origin to Buddhism or Jainism is only a branch of Buddhism. Weber said, "Jains are merely the oldest sects of Buddhism." Lassen [...]
In this essay we will discuss about Jainism. After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Jainism 2. Life of Mahavira 3. Main Jaina Sects 4. Growth of Jainism 5. Jaina Doctrines and Philosophy 6. Jaina Sanghas 7. Causes of the Rise of Jainism 8. Causes of the Decline of Jainism 9. Religious Texts of Jainas 10. [...]