JAINISM
Jainism is an ancient religion from India that
teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of
harmlessness and renunciation. The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul.
Jainism is one of the oldest religions of world. It believes in a universe without beginning, without end and without creator. Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankar , is mentioned in Rig Veda, the oldest scripture of Hinduism believed to be at least 5000 years old. The last of the 24 Tirthankars of this cycle of time was Lord Mahavira. Jainism became prominent religion in India at the time of Mahavira , who was born in about 599 B.C..
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