//php print_r(get_the_ID()); ?>
April 25, 2024 454 0
Jainism or Jaina is derived from the word ‘Jina’, which means conqueror. Jain monks were also known as Nirgranthas (free from bonds). Risabhnath was the 1st Tirthankara and founder of the sect. Mahivara was the last Tirthankara of Jainism and is considered its most influential figure.
|
Jains uphold three principles known as Triratnas or Three Gems:
|
Five Great Vows (Pancha-Mahavrata of Monks)
(1) Not to kill or injure (Ahimsa) (2) Not to steal (Asteya) (3) Not to lie (Satya) (4) Not to possess property (Aparigraha) (5) Celibacy (Brahmacharya) Mahavira introduced the fifth vow in Jainism; the other four were inherited from previous teachers. |
TIRTHANKARA | SYMBOL |
Rishabhadeva also known as Adinatha (1st) | Bull |
Neminatha(22nd) | Conch |
Parsvanatha(23rd) | Snake |
Mahavira(24th) | Lion |
Yajur Veda mentions three of the Tirthankaras, viz., Risabha, Ajitanatha and Aristanemi. |
Must Read |
|
Current Affairs | Editorial Analysis |
Upsc Notes | Upsc Blogs |
NCERT Notes | Free Main Answer Writing |
Related Articles | |
All About Jain Architectural Legacy | Lord Mahavir’s Relevance in Contemporary Times |
Western Indian Painting School | Buddhist and Jain Scriptures in Sanskrit |
<div class="new-fform">
</div>
Latest Comments