jainism

 Jainism


Introduction

1.There were 24 Gurus Tirthankaras gurus

2. Jainism founder Rishabhanath first Tirthankara

3. Parshwanath was 23rd and Mahavira 24th Tirthankara 

4.Agriculturist not attracted towards Jainism. Cultivation involved killing of insects and posts.


Mahavira

1.Mahavira born in kundagram in Vaishali, Bihar

2. His father was Siddharta; was head of Jnatrika kshatriya

3.His mother was Trishala. Sister of Lichchavi prince Chetak of Vaishali

4.Wife was Yashoda and Daughter Was Priyadarsena

5. Priyadarsena husband was Jamali

6.Jamali was first discipline of Mahavira

7. At the age of 30 he became ascetic

8.He left palace. He was accompanied by Mokkali Gasala

9. Mahavira attained kaivalya Jambhik grama on river bank Rijupalika under Sac tree.

10.Jaina or Jitendriya means Conquerer 

11.Mahavira means courageous

12.Arhant means blessed one

13.Mahavira gave Sermon at pava

14.Mahavira added Celibacy or Brahmacharya for Jainism teaching

15. Mahavira died at Pavapuri in Bihar


 Jainism  Teaching


I Pancha Mahavaratas


(a) Non injury (Ahimsa) 

(b) Non Lying (Satya)

(C) Non stealing (Asteya)

(d) Non possession (Aparigraha)

(e) Celibacy (Brahmacharya)


 Jainism Teaching


 I. Ajiva. It is non Living Substance, it divided as Sub

(a) Akasa means space

(b) Dharma which makes motion possible

(c) Adharma that which make rest possible

(d) Pudgala which consist atom or matter


II. Jiva means Soul / Living


III. World is created and maintained by Jiva and Ajiva.

It is called as truth Universal


Jainism Sects


I Digambara

(a) Depict Mahavira in Complete Nudity

(b) Remain unclothed

(c) Women not qualified for Salvation

 

Jainism Sect


Shvetambara

(I) Follow Parsvanatha

(II) Wear White robers

(III ) women qualifies for Salvation

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