ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -5th century ce) Scholars of religion generally hold that Jainism originated in the 7th–5th century bce in the Ganges basin of eastern India, the scene of intense religious speculation and activity at that time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in India at least 2, 500 years ago.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jainism was born in India about the same period as Buddhism. It was established by Mahavira (c. 599-527 BC) in about 500 B. C. He was born near Patna in what is now Bihar state. Mahavira like Buddha belonged to the warrior caste.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha the founder in the present time-cycle, who lived for 8, 400, 000 purva years. Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankar among the 24 Tirthankaras who is considered mythical figure by modern day historians, based on loose supports.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jainism is one of the oldest religions in India. Present historians say that it is at least 5000 years old but Jains believe it to be eternal. Jainism is thought to have begun in the Indus valley civilization around 3000 B.C.