2006-10-01 04:13:01 · 7 answers · asked by sunny 0 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Depends on your view point
2006-10-01 04:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jainism had originally started as a separate religion with special emphasis on non-violence. Jaininsm was also against class-system which was (and still is) an integral part of hinduism. There were lots of conflicts and fights between Hindus and Jains. However, by 6th century AD, Janinism had integrated onto hinduism by the efforts of religious leaders like Shankaracharya. Some of the tenets of Jainism were incorporated into hinduism at that time, like non-violence and pure vegetarianism. It must be noted that hindus had been eating meat prior to that.
Also note that Hinduism as a term does not have a very well-defined meaning, and by hinduism, here I mean the Aryan religion of Vishnu and Shiv followers. The term Hindu is in itself of very recent origin, and it was used by Persians, Greeks, Arabs, etc. for people living east of river Indus. So by that definition, anyone living in India can be called a Hindu.
2006-10-01 22:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by amkazmi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jains are an entirely separate religion. They completely reject (and always have, causing them some friction with Hindus) the Hindu caste system, believing instead in equality of all life; they are extreme practicers of non-harm--some sweep the sidewalk in front of them with a broom to avoid stepping on bugs; and they believe that even inanimate objects have an innate spirit.
2006-10-01 11:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a seperate and distinct religion. But being in smaller number, the Hindus have begun to own them as one of them, like they had tried to own Buddhists. All religions originating in India have been, now and then, owned by the majority Hindus and efforts made to assimilate them in the main stream.
2006-10-01 11:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by hasanmuizudin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jains are actually a branch of hinduism.but todays munis and gurus are trying to prove otherwise for their gains.
2006-10-01 11:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by rakku k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're a distinct religion with some similarities to Buddhism.
2006-10-01 11:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to puranas.... from HINDU only different religions took birth.....may be yes.....soory if this hurts other ppl here
2006-10-01 11:57:43 · answer #7 · answered by bindu kiran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋