WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Both Jainsim and Buddhism emerged around the same time (roughly the fifth century BCE), and both rejected Hinduism’s primary scriptures during a time when the ritualism of the Vedas was being emphasized more than the actual spiritual teachings the rituals were supposed to have been based on.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to it as “the eternal way”.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jains feel they have a lot in common with Indian Hindus. Despite theological differences between Jain and Hindu teachings – for instance, Hinduism teaches that the universe was created, but Jainism does not – the two religions share many similarities in their teachings and practices.

Detailed explanation-4: -Also known as Vardhamana, Mahavira was a tirthankara or a teacher of the dharma. Jainism is one of the three most ancient religions of India, with roots that go back to at least the mid-first century B.C.E.