HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Brahman is the one universal spirit
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all life is sacred
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Buddha is a teacher, not a god
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life is full of suffering
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most famous and holy sites of pilgrimage for Jains is in Shatrunjaya in Gujarat. It is one of five holy mountains and contains many temples.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha. This can be attained by living a nonviolent life, or ahimsa, with as little negative impact on other life forms as possible.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jain monks actually have actively involved in metaphysics discussions. Mahavira organized an order of his followers, which admitted both men and women. He was lenient towards women. Jainism even discouraged practicing agriculture because it may cause danger to smaller organisms in the soil.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Sacred Books of Jainism are collectively known as Agams or Agam Sutras. It consists of the teachings of Lord Mahavir’s teachings that were methodically compiled by his disciples.