History
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Jainism
is a religion without a belief in god. The jains believe that neither perception not
inference can prove the existence of God. The concept of Jainism is very extreme that they
wear a Muslin cloth against their mouth to prevent any germs or insets from entering it. |
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Lord
Mahavir is linked to Jainism. Lord Mahavir and Gautam Buddha have a remarkably similar
history. Mahavir has from a royal family. He was a prince of Bihar. At the age of 30 he
renounced of his family and his luxurious life and became a monk. He spent 12 years in
mediation to overcome his material desires. After 12 year attained realization. Which is
known as Keval Jnana. |
Teachings of Jainism
The Jains were the first to make non - violence a role of life. Through the
practice of 3 jewels a person can overcome the forces of all passions, karmas and attain
liberation. Once the soul attains the four fold perfection of infinite knowledge ,infinite
faith, infinite power and infinite bliss.
The 3 levels of Jainism
a. The Right Knowledge |
b. The Right Faith |
c. The Right conduct |
The Right Conduct involves the practice of 5 virtues
a. Ahimsa or
non-violence |
b. Honesty |
c. Non Stealing |
d. Charity |
e. Non attachments
to worldly things |
