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Who was Vardhaman Mahavira?
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Vardhaman Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama near Vaishali (in present-day Bihar). He was a Kshatriya prince who renounced worldly life at the …
What does the term 'Tirthankara' mean?
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'Tirthankara' means 'a teacher who shows the path to liberation'. In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a spiritual guide who has conquered all desires and attained perfect knowledge. Mahavira was the 24th and…
What is Ahimsa in Jainism?
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Ahimsa means non-violence or non-injury to any living being. Mahavira taught strict Ahimsa — not just avoiding physical harm, but also not harming any creature through thoughts, words, or actions. Eve…
What are the Tri-Ratnas of Jainism?
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The Tri-Ratnas, or 'Three Jewels', are the path to Moksha (liberation) in Jainism. They are: 1) Right Faith (believing in Jain teachings), 2) Right Knowledge (understanding the truth), and 3) Right Ac…
List the Five Vows of Jainism.
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The Five Vows of Jainism are: 1) Ahimsa (non-violence), 2) Satya (truthfulness), 3) Achaurya or Asteya (non-stealing), 4) Brahmacharya (celibacy), and 5) Aparigraha (non-possession or non-attachment t…
What is Moksha in Jainism?
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Moksha is the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and rebirth. In Jainism, the soul is trapped in this cycle due to karma. By following the Tri-Ratnas and living a life of non-violence, tru…
What are the two main sects of Jainism?
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The two main sects of Jainism are the Digambaras and the Shvetambaras. Digambaras, meaning 'sky-clad', believe in extreme penance and do not wear clothes. Shvetambaras, meaning 'white-clad', wear simp…
What language did Mahavira use to preach?
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Mahavira used Prakrit, the language of the common people, to preach his teachings. This made Jainism accessible to everyone, unlike the Vedic religion which used Sanskrit, a language most people did n…
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