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What is the name of the founder of Jainism?
What is the name of the founder of Jainism?
Vardhamana
Which characteristic is associated with the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism?
Which characteristic is associated with the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism?
Omniscience
What is the central teaching emphasized in Jainism?
What is the central teaching emphasized in Jainism?
Non-violence (ahimsa)
What is the specific practice strongly advocated by Jainism?
What is the specific practice strongly advocated by Jainism?
What is the term used to refer to the spiritual conquerors in Jainism?
What is the term used to refer to the spiritual conquerors in Jainism?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'Jaina'?
What is the etymological meaning of the term 'Jaina'?
What is the primary contribution of the Tirthankaras to Jainism?
What is the primary contribution of the Tirthankaras to Jainism?
Who are the Tirthankaras in Jainism?
Who are the Tirthankaras in Jainism?
How are the teachings of Mahavira and the Jinas different from the Vedic religion?
How are the teachings of Mahavira and the Jinas different from the Vedic religion?
What is the significance of the silence of the Jinas in Jainism?
What is the significance of the silence of the Jinas in Jainism?
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Founder of Jainism
Founder of Jainism
Vardhamana
24th Tirthankara's trait
24th Tirthankara's trait
Omniscience
Core Jain teaching
Core Jain teaching
Non-violence (ahimsa)
Jain practice
Jain practice
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Spiritual conquerors
Spiritual conquerors
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Meaning of 'Jaina'
Meaning of 'Jaina'
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Tirthankaras's contribution
Tirthankaras's contribution
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Tirthankaras in Jainism
Tirthankaras in Jainism
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Difference between Jain and Vedic teachings
Difference between Jain and Vedic teachings
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Significance of Jinas' silence
Significance of Jinas' silence
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Study Notes
Founders and Key Figures
- The founder of Jainism is Mahavira.
Characteristics of Tirthankaras
- The 24th Tirthankara, Mahavira, is associated with the characteristic of being the last Tirthankara in the current cosmic cycle.
Core Teachings
- The central teaching emphasized in Jainism is the non-violence and non-possession of worldly things.
Practices
- Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the specific practice strongly advocated by Jainism.
Tirthankaras and Jainism
- The term used to refer to the spiritual conquerors in Jainism is Jina.
- The etymological meaning of the term 'Jaina' is 'ollower of the Jina'.
- The primary contribution of the Tirthankaras to Jainism is preaching the path of liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Tirthankaras and their Significance
- The Tirthankaras are the spiritual conquerors who have achieved liberation and are role models for the Jainas.
- They are the teaching gods who show the path of liberation.
Comparative Analysis
- The teachings of Mahavira and the Jinas are different from the Vedic religion as they rejected the authority of the Vedas and the Vedic rituals.
Significance of Silence
- The silence of the Jinas is significant in Jainism as it symbolizes their detachment from worldly desires and attachment to ultimate truth.
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Test your knowledge on the introduction, beliefs, and teachings of Jainism, including the concepts of self-control, non-violence, and contemplation as propounded by the Jainism's founder, Mahavira, and his predecessor Gautama Jinas. Explore the origin and principles of Jainism in this quiz.
