HISTORY
JAINISM
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Question
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Who became the chief of Jain Sangh after the death of Mahavira?
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Sudharma
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Indrabhuti
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Sthulbhadra
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Jambu
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Sudharaman was the chief of Jainism after the death of Mahavira. Sudharman and his successor Jambusvami spread Mahavira’s teachings beyond Magadha into various parts of the subcontinent.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jainism is a religion of self-help. There are no gods or spiritual beings that will help human beings. The three guiding principles of Jainism, the ‘three jewels’, are right belief, right knowledge and right conduct. The supreme principle of Jain living is non-violence (ahimsa).
Detailed explanation-3: -At the age of 72 in 468 BC, he attained Nirvana at Pavapuri (Nalanda). Was this answer helpful?
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