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. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the origin of Jainism. The origin of Jainism is shrouded in obscurity. The followers of Jainism believe that their religion is as old as the Vedic religion. In fact, we have reference to Rishabha and Arishtanemi, two of the Jain Tirthankaras in the Vedic literature. The former is considered to be the founder [...]
The following points highlight the six important teachings of Mahavira. The teachings are: 1. Belief in Soul and Karma 2. Nirvana 3. Non-Belief in God 4. Rejection of Vedas 5. Ahimsa 6. Freedom to Women. Teaching # 1. Belief in Soul and Karma: According to Mahavira every element was a combination of material and spiritual factors. While the material factor [...]