who is a jain?

Answer 1

Jainism

Jainism is a religion of India founded by Mahavira around the same time the Buddhism was founded, during the 6th century BCE (although term Jain does not appear until the Common Era). Like Buddhism, Jainism was a reform movement which arose as a reaction against contemporary ideas of gods and in the direction of relegating gods to lesser importance.

Thus, like Buddhism, Jainism argues that salvation must be achieved by the independent work of the person and without the help of any gods. Jainism does teach the existence of the soul, called jiva, which is by nature pure and seeks ultimate truth (kaivalya). Unfortunately, the karma which envelops the soul hinders this quest. Only a few Jains become monks, which requires a lot of work, but lay Jains still must follow several rules. The most important rule is non-injury, ahimsa. It is, in fact, an ideal for Jain monks to ritually starve themselves to death in an effort to harm absolutely nothing - no animals, no plants, and not even microbes.

Answer 2

Jain philosophy is based upon eternal, universal truths, according to its followers. Over a period of time, these truths may lapse among humanity and then reappear through the teachings of enlightened humans, those who have reached enlightenment or total knowledge (Keval Gnan). Traditionally, in our universe and in our time, Lord Rishabha (ऋषभ or रिषभ) is regarded as the first to realize the truth, ultimately followed by Lord Parshva (877-777 BCE) and Lord Vardhaman Mahavira (महावीर) (599-527 BCE), with twenty-one others in between known as Tirthankars.

It is important to note that the above description stands true with the stated qualification of "in our universe and in our time". This is so because the Jain tradition believes that there have been infinite such sets of 24 Tirthankars, and would be so in the future. Hence, Jainism, contrary to popular belief, is not tracing its origins to Rishabh Deva, the first, or Mahavira, the twenty-fourth.

Answer 3

Jain philosophy is based upon eternal, universal truths, according to its followers.
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Answer 4

person who belongs to jainism !
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Answer 5

I don't know, but I hear she likes playing with Dick.

Answer 6

not me, but wow... are they ever devoted to peace. its so beautiful.

Answer 7

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