Jainism

Swami Mahavir is considered to be the real founder of Jainism. He was the twenty-fourth Tirthankara (teacher) of Jainism. There were 23 other Tirthankaras before him. The name of the first Tirthankara was Rishabhdev and the name of the 23rd Tirthankara was Parshvanath.Swami Mahavir’s sannyas system or Jainism was initially named ‘Nirgrath’. The literal meaning of Nigranth was freedom from bondage. Jainism taught people the lesson of non-violence and mutual brotherhood. In fact, the contribution of Jainism to Indian culture 223 is unique.

Birth and childhood of Swami Mahavira — Swami Mahavira was born in 599 BC in Kundagram near Vaishali (Bihar). Mahavira’s childhood name was Vardhaman. His father’s name was Siddhartha and he was the chief of Janatrinka, a Kshatriya clan…..

II. Main Teachings of Lord Mahavira

Following were the main teachings of Swami Mahavir or Jainism-

1. Tri Ratna — According to Jainism, the ultimate aim of human life is to attain Nirvana (salvation). To achieve this it is necessary for every person to follow the Triratna.

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